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    Hello Boba Cafe

    4.6 (24 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Bailey B.

    The boba shop of my dreams!! I was looking for a place to stop on the way home to Alabama and Macon seemed like a good place. Scanning through the available restaurants and cafes, I was pleased to see a boba spot open. I got delayed leaving and only managed to duck in about 35 minutes before closing, but no one seemed to hold my late arrival against me. All the staff I interacted with were truly so genuinely friendly and pleasant and eager to help. The shop (including the bathroom) was clean, and the atmosphere absolutely shone! Several bookshelves full of manga to browse, lots of beautiful and unique art prints, adorable chibi characters on all kinds of merch, a wall of anime characters...if you're a nerd for any of this kind of thing (like me!) this place will absolutely delight you! For drinks, they have milk teas, lemonades, and lots of boba. I ordered a smaller-sized Oreo milk blast, which is basically a milk tea with boba and Oreo pieces in it! It tasted a lot like a cookies and cream milkshake but thinner than an ice cream drink. The Oreo pieces honestly stand up pretty well and keep a little bit of crunch if you are relatively speedy about drinking your drink! I think they also have bubble waffles and some other eats but I didn't have time for a snack, sadly. Looks like they have fun trivia, game night, and watch parties here. If I lived in the area, I'd love to come hang out. As is, I'll be back if I'm ever passing through again! Best wishes to the staff and owners!

    Jacob M.

    A nice little shop we visited while in Macon. Anime, kpop, and boardgame fans rejoice!

    Jaline P.

    One of the cutest boba place I've ever been to. Love the music, the decoration, and the atmosphere. Very friendly staffs.

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    Michelle W.

    A cute little place that was needed in Macon. As a boba tea fanatic, this was some amazing boba tea. I like how you can build your own, and I ended up getting milk tea with classic flavoring and boba. I also love how you can make it as much or as little sweet as you want. They sell cool items, too, like pistachio-flavored kit kits and odd flavored Lays.

    Tracey A.

    It was tasty. Tried their July special (something about BTS and butterflies lol). I think it was a lemonade. The jelly was weird compared to tapioca boba and popping pearls but grew on me. Pretty to look at.

    Milk blast  Chocolate w/ oreos & boba Milk tea  honey dew w/ crystal boba

    First time visiting, staff were super nice and informative. Also recommend some great combinations and was open to letting us try samples! If your a chocolate freak, 100% recommended the Milk Blast with chocolate and oreo bits

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    Cephus K.

    So glad a boba cafe finally opened up in this town! Got to go during the Macon Cherry Blossom festival and despite the heavy foot traffic, got my drink in a flash! I also love the bamboo top loyalty cup! Thankfully this place is right down the street from where I work so they've just got themselves a regular

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    8 months ago

    Drinks were amazing! One of my new favorite places to get boba. The vibe was great and so were the drinks. I recommend the Tiger boba tea.

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    10 months ago

    Cute atmosphere, comfortable seating and good milk tea and taro! Loved the anime decor

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    Super cute atmosphere. The boba tea is delicious, the selection is great, and loved the chairs and tables

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    Adorable place, helpful to folks who know little about boba. Place to watch anime too.

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    4 years ago

    great staff , tim iz cool; good boba and cool atmo bro

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    Macon Water Ice

    Macon Water Ice

    4.2
    (6 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    My wife and I visited Macon Water Ice for the first time today. We had the cheesesteak combo with…read morefries and wings. The wing flavors were hoey lemon pepper and hot lemon pepper. Everything was amazing. The shop was clean. The service was good. Small place but there was room to sit and eat. Definitely will be back.

    Located in downtown Macon. The reviews say best wings in macon and best cheesesteak. So we tried…read morethem both. We ordered cheesesteaks with lettuce and tomato and we got the provolone. We also ordered wings with traditional mild sauce. Ok so we waited forever and it wasn't that busy, maybe they had a lot of to go orders. The dining area was sorta rough but seemed clean enough. Let's start with the wings. I asked if they were breaded, i don't like breaded wings. They said no. Turns out they were definitely lightly breaded. I got the "mild" sauce because I can't eat anything spicy. The sauce was awful and super spicy, definitely not what I expected. That being said the wings were cooked to perfection and might be better with a different sauce and they have over 20 flavors to choose from. The cheesesteak was a different story. First of all huge for the price. Stuffed full of meat. Served piping hot. Honestly it was amazing. One of the best cheesesteaks that I've ever had. My only complaint is I wish they would use a different bread, it's a little girthy and not as soft as I like. Go get a cheesesteak from this place. So worth it.

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    The Rookery

    The Rookery

    4.2
    (972 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Stopped in for dinner after work midweek. Sat at the bar which felt like being in a little piece of…read morehistory with its polished wood and dim lighting. Bar tender was funny, friendly and accommodating. Burger was on point and the onion rings fire. Ordered the James Brown's Black & Blue which was fantastic paired with Horse's Neck.

    We had a party of 9 and had a minimal wait around 7:30. I found it odd that the restaurant sat all…read more"large parties" in a room with one waiter. There were a total of 3 tables with more than 6 people for one server! However, he was the highlight of our dining experience. The server was thoughtful, attentive, accommodating and I could tell he was trying so incredibly hard to ensure all of his tables were well taken care of. But, he's one person! We started with the fried green tomatoes. They were alright, but not Maw Maws. And truthfully, something felt off after eating them. Beers were good and cold! Great drink menu. And that's kinda where it all stopped for us. Two people in our group got salads and were pleased. Two people ordered steak and fries and were satisfied. However, the rest was just not good. The wrap with pimento cheese and chicken was not good-made someone nauseated trying to eat it. Another person in our group felt sick eating the BLT sandwich (I think it was that with a fried green tomato on it). Either way the people who ate the fried green tomatoes all felt sick (appetizer and the sandwich that had it). Something was just off. The kids enjoyed the milkshakes, that was a bonus. All in all, for a $150+ meal it left little to be desired. I would not return. However, the server was really great. He was the highlight!

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    Is he the owner? This bartender has been the best! Very attentive.
    Is he the owner? This bartender has been the best! Very attentive.
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    Downtown Grill

    Downtown Grill

    4.1
    (211 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    If you've ever heard the saying "don't judge a book by its cover," Downtown Grill is the restaurant…read moreversion of that. Tucked away in an unsuspecting corner of Downtown Macon, this fine dining English-style steakhouse established in 1997, offers an experience that unfolds slowly, from a puzzling entrance to a surprisingly polished dining room... and ultimately to some of the best food I've had in Middle Georgia. ARRIVAL + FIRST IMPRESSIONS Because Downtown Macon was buzzing on this particular Saturday night, my husband and I ended up parking a couple of blocks away and taking the alley the GPS insisted was our route. Let's just say the alley definitely had "first date horror movie" vibes--but the beautifully framed photos lining the walls helped cut the sketch factor a bit. Once inside, we were greeted by a friendly, outgoing staff... and immediately greeted by something else: the cigar smoke. Downtown Grill has a full bar with an impressive oak humidor and a selection of bourbons, wines, and scotches that could easily impress the most seasoned connoisseur. But that also means the bar area is smoky--very smoky. I actually questioned whether we'd wandered into the wrong place until the hostess whisked us to the back dining room, where the ambiance shifted entirely. The dining room is intimate, classic, and much more aligned with "fine dining." Cozy booths, dim lighting, soft background music, truly an escape. And once seated, I didn't smell the cigar smoke at all. Bonus points for the restrooms using cloth napkins for hand-drying, an eco-friendly and elegant touch. We had noted on our reservation that it was our anniversary, but there was no acknowledgment. Not a deal breaker, but definitely unexpected for a fine dining restaurant, especially one that's been around this long. Our server was polished, professional, and consistently attentive. No complaints there. I started with the Elderflower Refresher and my husband with an Old Fashioned, both solid. But the star of the cocktail lineup? The Lavender Margarita. An absolute hit and something I'd go back for alone. For an appetizer, we ordered the Lump Crab Cakes. As a Maryland native, my standards are sky-high. These weren't "lump" crab cakes, but for Middle Georgia they were acceptable. They were flavorful, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the aioli drizzled on top. Then came the French Onion Soup. I'd seen the rave reviews and they were absolutely justified, easily the best I've had in years. Rich, savory, cheesy perfection. We both opted for the special of the night, the Salmon. My husband's came with mashed potatoes and green beans. I chose broccoli and green beans. The verdict? 5 out of 5. The salmon was cooked with precision--flaky, flavorful, expertly seasoned. The veggies were fresh, vibrant, and seasoned beautifully. Truly, this was the best meal I've had in Middle Georgia, hands down. Downtown Grill may not be where I'd choose to celebrate a milestone (the lack of acknowledgment and smoky entrance made sure of that), but it is where I'll go when I want a reliably excellent, well-executed meal. The kitchen is clearly the star of the show, and they delivered an unforgettable dining experience. We'll absolutely be back, maybe not for the anniversary, but definitely for that food.

    I made a special trip to Macon just for the French onion soup! But seriously, I had a quick…read morebusiness trip and couldn't wait to visit Downtown Grill for the second time. My first experience was fantastic, and this time was just as perfect. The entire staff is friendly and attentive, clearing plates and refilling water as they pass by--truly exemplary service! Jordan was fabulous, striking the perfect balance between being attentive and allowing me to enjoy my meal. I arrived an hour before closing, but that didn't affect the experience at all. The French onion soup was just as amazing as I remembered--flavorful, slightly sweet, and loaded with onions and cheese. This time, I decided to try the chicken marsala for my entrée. The chicken was grilled to perfection with a lovely char, and the sauce was delicious; my only regret is that I didn't ask for extra sauce. The mashed potatoes and green beans were also bursting with flavor. Overall, another five-star experience!

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