"Smoothies on Hillsborough Rd near Duke University"…read more Yes, it's a chain, but worth checking out. I have come here a few times in the past month, and my experience has been universally positive. It's a brightly lit store with a few tables. One orders online, app, or from the counter. If you order online, your smoothie will be waiting for you in a cubby near the back of the store. They host an array of smoothies-- and they are BIG. I can easily share one with my partner and feel satisfied. I wish they offered more 12-oz options than just the kid ones, but I still love the choices they have. Bahama Mama is amazing, but I've also enjoyed some of the mango and other options. Island Green is the healthiest-- lowest in sugar and high fiber-- good if you're feeling... "stopped up"... for sure. If you use the app, you can also adjust the sweetness easily too to 50% sugar, which for me is plenty. There are also sometimes online-only options, like a pina colada one that was outstanding. And there are regular both online and store specials-- they had a special for a free small (12-oz that time!) smoothie if you came with flip-flops earlier in the month, if you have the app. I haven't tried the food options. The staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Not related to this store, I will say the app is nice for having specials and getting you rewards. But it is BUGGY. I've deleted and reinstalled a few times even though I have a relatively new iPhone just to get it to open correctly. And I still can't get the app to work to pay in advance with Apple Pay (nor can my partner on her phone, so it's NOT just my phone). Someone in corporate definitely needs to work on that app since you need to use the app to get rewards, but again, not this store's fault. Overall, definitely a good way to cool down, and a good location.

This place is getting 5 stars from me simply because Stephon is so AMAZING! The smoothie he made me…read morewas on point, but that's not the reason for this review. I want to commend him on his incredible work ethic. He was the cashier and the only smoothie maker. He was getting the people who only ordered smoothies in and out quickly. However, everything else was super slow. There were two employees making the food and they seemed to be struggling, but doing their best. They may have been new. The biggest issue is that the manager on shift, Andrew, literally sat in his office the entire time we were there and didn't offer his employees ANY help at all. We could see directly into the office and when I say the Andrew was doing nothing (aside from being on his cell phone), I mean it. Absolutely nothing. I genuinely feel awful for the staff on duty when Andrew works. Edit: it took 30 minutes to get 3 snack wraps.

I was really excited to try this frozen yogurt place because I love a good self-serve fro-yo place…read more Many of the flavors were appealing (peanut butter, cake batter, lemon, mango, thin mint, cookies and cream, etc) but an employee must assist you in order to try samples (remove one star!). Normally this bothers me only a little bit, but the only employee in the store was on a personal call when we entered and just ignored us as we looked at the flavors. Eventually we had to ask her to get us some samples (they keep the sample cups behind the counter). Well, she got us each two different samples then proceeded to get back on the phone and ignore us. So we took it upon ourselves to refill our own sample cups (taking off another star for the poor service). The frozen yogurt itself was delicious (I had my usual...cake batter with rainbow sprinkles and mini gummy bears) and my friends and I enjoyed sitting out on the patio eating our fro-yo and people watching. What I liked about this place and what differentiates it a bit from other fro-yo places is the fact that they list the calories per ounce for each flavor. Although they had enough variety in their toppings to please different tastes, they had fewer choices than some other stores. Although the product itself was good, I will not be back because I much prefer Menchies...they allow you to get your own samples and their employees are always polite and attentive!!!

Typical frozen yogurt in the south point mall. It's not very busy but it could be the time of day…read more It's was super hot nearing happy hour. The froyo was the same multi- selection by weight with plenty of topping options. The price is a little higher than the other local places. The only downer really was the limited seating inside (poor use of space) and the terrible service. First, the lady behind the counter had disappeared to the back and it was a long wait for her to return. When she did show up she looked disgusted to be there and was cradling a phone in her neck, yapping to someone one the line while ringing me up. She was obviously on a personal call and seemed to hate being at work. I guess it was more important to continue on the phone with her friend than worry about the fact that she was at work to do a job. With so many froyo places to chose from I was surprised to see how little this one cared about service. This place is probably just relying on its real estate and convenience so they don't worry about retaining customers.

MILKLAB is a small dessert and tea chain around the Research Triangle Park. They are known for…read moretheir rolled ice cream and boba. The inside was rather spacious and there were some seats in the back for people to do work or study. I found the service to be timely on the day I went. I got the Rainbow Fresh Fruit Tea. It tasted like the name: very fruity with some passionfruit jelly at the bottom. I did get the drink at 70% sweetness, but it tasted like 100% sweetness. Next time, I would get 50% sweetness or less because it was too sweet for me. I did not get the rolled ice cream here, but I am sure it would have tasted amazing as I have gotten it at another location before. Overall, a solid spot for desserts and drinks.

This place is amazing! I have visited most countries in Asia for reference and live on the West…read moreCoast. So I have a fair amount of boba tea experience. The service is efficient and precise. The ambiance is calm and relaxing with a dent of brown sugar. The ceremonial grade Uji Matcha was the best that I've had outside of Kyoto, hands-down. Additionally, the milk foam on top is perfection, and not too sweet, not too salty, just right. All of the other teeth that I tried were good whether it was fruit tea or green tea. I will definitely return for any of their drinks.l whenever in town.

Tuesday at 7pm, I was the only customer there. Upon walking in, I went to the kiosk to place the…read moreorder and the young lady at the register mentioned that she can take my order but I used the kiosk to see the menu better. The other worker giggled when I kindly rejected. Then, the two workers were just chatting and started my order 2 minutes later after I placed it. It took 5 minutes for her to make my drink because she continued to chat to the other coworker. It seemed intentional for her to take her time to make my drink because I rejected to place my order with her at the register. I see another reviewer had a similar experience where the staff ignored them. Won't be returning here unfortunately.

haven't had kung fu tea in a while and this definitely hit the spot. especially on a hot day. the…read morestrawberry yogurt lemonade was tart and sweet. they do have one tablet to order for yourself and one register. there were only two employees that were working and the people in front of us had a large group which contributed to the long wait. one member took our order once he noticed the group was taking a while. delicious tea and would come again to try other items. they do have a ramen station which i think it's really cool but it made the place smell like ramen.

La Vita just relocated a few doors down in the previous restaurant space. Now it's layed well and…read morecozy. They've added a nice menu with simple, healthy options for breakfast or lunch. The table space is welcoming inside and there's plenty of tables outside with heaters if needed. Located in Southern Village, it's walkable which makes it even nicer. I ordered a green smoothie with Kale, apple, ginger, pineapple and banana. This was delish! A bit pricy but it was my lunch. This new space is perfect to hang with friends or work.

The shake I got was amazing and I love the new location! The ambiance is great but the young lady…read morewith the scarf and black skirt could use some customer service training. To start as I was heading inside the door she walk in front of me and let the door close in my face and then after she made me shake she walk to the counter and did not hand it to me and I said thanks so much as she turned her back and never said a word. Truly rude ...

Super convenient location in the middle of Southpoint mall. Drinks are prepared quickly and as a…read moreheads up there is no seating! Overall a solid option for boba - wouldn't go out of way to get it but a perfect pick me up if you happen to be shopping in the mall!

have had milklab at another location and this was just as good! i got the strawberry dalgona. super…read moretasty strawberry with that dalgona sweet foam on top. despite being busy, they made my order relatively quick. they have a register or you can order on the tablet. would come again for sure!

Just discovered this hotspot. Cool ice cream ,chai place. Really great customer service. Check it…read moreout!

A cute place to have ice cream, boba, or even coffee.. with both indoor & outdoor seating. The menu…read morehas quite a few fun options, including the famous Japanese fish-shaped waffles called taiyaki, with both sweet & savory fillings. I was pleasantly surprised to see Kadak Chai (Indian special tea) & Kashmiri Pink Chai Latte on the menu. Definitely something I'd like to try next time! We ordered the Gulab Jamun Rolled Ice Cream & Falooda. The rolled Gulab Jamun ice cream was good, but the Falooda was AMAZING! Perfectly layered and the presentation was on point for both. Before you head there, two things I'd like to mention...the prices are high! $10 for rolled ice cream feels a bit much & the service is slow. But if you're there to spend time with someone, go ahead & chit-chat until your dessert arrives :-P Because sometimes the dessert takes its sweet time... literally :D

Love the ice cream at Pincho Loco. The staff is always friendly. I love the decor of the parlour…read moreand it is just all around fun. I love the ice cream cakes and flavors available, the smoothies and sweets are also just so good! I do also love that they have to go containers of ice cream!

It was everything we wanted out of a late-night ice cream run! We got their mango ice & lemon lime…read moresorbet. The lemon lime sorbet was especially delicious. Wish that they had had a vegan ice cream (instead of just vegan ices, popsicles, or sorbets), but what they had was good, so I can't complain too much! Service was fast, the inside was cute, and there's a bench outside to sit on if it's a nice day.