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    J's Snacks and Tea

    4.6 (8 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    popcorn chicken

    I absolutely ADORE J's snacks! The prices are so good compared to the stores around campus and the seating is fantastic i always find a place to settle in. I almost don't want to write such a glowing review so i can keep the space for myself but it's so good i can't help it. The owner hands you your order usually without having to call your name, and it feels so personal, reminding you there's a real person in the kitchen, and running the store! The atmosphere is great and its always peaceful and well lit and their outdoor seating is a nice bonus in the shade. I haven't been able to use their guest wifi, but that might not be for customers. That's my only complaint! But everything about this place is fantastic and i don't think i'll find a better place! When classes get tough i always think about how ill get J's snacks after and it keeps me going

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    Awesome deal and taste is great! Best option on Hearst. Very friendly service and huge portion, enough for at least 2 meals

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    Chicha San Chen

    Chicha San Chen

    4.6
    (303 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Which Chicha San Chen have I went to? The one in downtown Berkeley, 2400 A Bancroft Way, few…read morebusinesses towards 8 Grams Matcha. Perhaps I give my green tea powder habit a break so that I could try fruit tea with any topping. Once I enter into its corner, its spacey interior looked amazing. One thing that amazed me the most was one wall decorated with loose tea leaves! And of course, contactless payment was necessary so I had to get through this to have a special drink I like to have. Since there were not many people waiting for their order compared to when there was a huge line for the grand opening, I'm glad to have my drink as soon as possible. If there's another reason why there wasn't a Lishan oolong tea tasting, it's the schedule that never meets my day and hour to try one. Therefore, I have no need since Asha Tea House usually has seasonal tea drinks. If Chicha San Chen would find a rental space here in my hometown instead of downtown Berkeley, it'll be splendid to find out if it's just as good as Heytea at Metreon. But, it's best to leave it to Chicha San Chen to decide.

    I love Chicha San Chen, and this is definitely my favorite location that I've visited so far. I…read moreappreciate how the menu is somewhat small and the locations are sparse enough that they still put quality into each drink. It's much more welcoming and spacious than the New York location (and significantly cheaper). The drinks are still quite expensive, though, and are based on a topping/flavoring system. Expect to spend around $7 on a drink here, more if you want something with complexity or toppings. Some teas are worth the cost and preparation, and others aren't. The green tea is quite good, especially with a bit of honey. The standard oolong is pretty ordinary, and I wouldn't pay the premium price for it. However, the Pouchong is distinctive and delicious. The condensed milk lemon series and fresh taro are also delicious, especially for those who avoid caffeine. I would recommend coming here if you are particular about teas with unique notes or are interested in their unique preparation/toppings! small edit: I would also highly recommend ordering ahead if you have Snackpass, as this location gets very busy with students.

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    Dong Ding Oolong Tea Latte, Cassia Black Tea With Mousse
    Dong Ding Oolong Tea Latte, Cassia Black Tea With Mousse
    Inside area
    Inside area
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    Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea

    Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea

    4.0
    (448 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    We found this spot by accident because we were looking for a store nearby. I LOVED IT! Cutest place…read morewith the nicest employees. I had a lot of questions and they sweetly answered them before I did my order. You order online or on the screens in the store. Pretty self explanatory and easy. There are just a few places to sit inside, so probably want to get it to go. I ordered this heavenly mango/grapefruit concoction with pearls. 15/10. It was so hard to choose what to order because everything looked so delicious and refreshing. My drink was ready in less than 10 minutes. I definitely want to come back and try some different drinks!

    Tried a few more drinks at Yi Fang:…read more Multi-floral honey mountain tea, 50 sweet no ice, large: The drink was done in about half the time that was estimated (Snackpass estimated 15 minutes, but it was done in 7). It was barely sweet, 50% is the lowest sweetness you can set for this drink. I was disappointed by this one as I felt the tea and floral flavors could've been stronger, it really just tasted of honey. Large chocoberry bliss, warm, 50 sweet (which was the recommended sweetness): It's a non caffeinated drink and can only be hot or warm. It tastes of dark chocolate with strawberry. It reminded me of hot chocolate but with a strawberry milk flavor, I liked it and would recommend trying it when it's in season if you enjoy sweets and chocolate in particular. Cheese creamer black tea, no ice, 0% sweetness, large cold: The tea is truly bitter when at 0% sweetness, which is what I intended. A generous thick amount of creamer on top. It doesn't mix easily with the tea. Note that on Snackpass, they add another $0.25 onto the price of your drink for "city cup fee" - referring to City of Berkeley's fee charged for plastic drink cups. I have found they're usually pretty fast at making the drinks and they may be done earlier than what Snackpass estimates. Sometimes you may need to get the attention of one of the workers as they can be occupied working and aren't always at the counter looking at you.

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    Cantaloupe Green Tea @whaevaeats
    Cantaloupe Green Tea @whaevaeats
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    Mango Pomelo Sago
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    Hui Lau Shan

    Hui Lau Shan

    4.5
    (401 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Really good and fast service. Mine as shown below is ordered through fresh daily made at Weee! It…read moreis so sad that they closed sister stores in Asia such as those ones in Hong Kong. The fast food cafe like atmosphere also reminds me of happy, carefree days as a Cal student so I will keep ordering and supporting them. The best thing about Asian dessert is that the taste and sugar level is always "just right" and never too sweet!

    I absolutely, truly love this place. I got their mango sago drink and mango mochi, and both were…read moresuper high-quality, they did not skimp with any of the mango pulp or mango fruit pieces in the drink and it was so absolutely delicious. It tasted super fresh and was made with care and attention. The mango mochi were soft pillowy pieces of thin crepe skin filled with cream with a little bit of mango in the center. It was barely sweet, which is the Chinese way and I absolutely love that. I think its super rare to find a quality drink shop where the drink and snacks quality are so high when it comes to mango. I think a lot of boba places in the Bay Area use still raw, unripe mango pieces and also dilute their mango drinks with tons of ice and still charge premium prices for them for little pieces of mango, but here they do not skimp on quality or quantity, while maintaining affordable prices. The quality is so high and the prices are so affordable for what they provide. So absolutely delicious, I will be back here as often as I can.

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    A8. Mango Sago
    A8. Mango Sago
    F3. Pomelo and Mango with Sago
    F3. Pomelo and Mango with Sago
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    Asha Tea House

    Asha Tea House

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    at this point I have tried most of the Matcha places in downtown and this is the only one I have…read moregone back to multiple times. The Matcha is always a beautiful bright green color with a large depth of flavor. both the hot matcha and strawberry iced matter matcha are my favorite depending on the weather. Also they have adorable tea and California enamel Pins for sale at reasonable prices. I can get my morning cane and birthday present shopping done on the same day.

    Smooth Hong Kong milk tea in a cozy tea-focused café…read more Stopped by Asha Tea House in Berkeley and ordered the Hong Kong milk tea. The milk tea was smooth, rich, and well-balanced with a strong tea flavor that wasn't overwhelmed by sweetness. I appreciated that it tasted like real brewed tea rather than a sugary milk drink. It had that classic silky texture and bold tea aroma that makes Hong Kong milk tea so satisfying. Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff were happy to answer questions about the menu and tea options. The vibe is calm, cozy, and welcoming. It's a great place to relax, study, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a quality cup of tea. The minimalist space and focus on tea make it feel different from a typical boba shop. Overall, a great stop for tea lovers looking for something beyond standard milk tea. I'd definitely come back to try more of their specialty tea drinks.

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    Cold matcha
    Cold matcha
    Soft serve: matcha and hojicha swirl
    Soft serve: matcha and hojicha swirl
    Hojicha Latte @lesminaddio

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