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    Kung Fu Tea - Cary

    4.2 (264 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Espresso Thai Tea in a Princess peach cup is a surprise
    Jennifer A.

    I do martial arts and this name just simply beckons me. I didn't know that it would be served in a Princess Peach cup which is a complete pleasant surprise that I love! I got en espresso Thai tea with nata since I needed the caffeine for a competition I will have that day. I think it helped since I won. Woot! It's a cute place to go. I know there's another one not far away but it's a convenient place next to a ramen shop, grocery, hair salon and pastry across the street. If you ever go to Lowe's food, pop on in and grab a drink. They work pretty fast even if it took me a long time to decide what I wanted.

    Kun KUNG FU BLACK milk tea RED BEAN jelly and regular boba
    Anita W.

    I did enjoy the flavor and the texture of the boba and tea. M-t-o had a good fresh taste. I'm giving a 3 star because we were greeted with laziness. Completely slouching at the counter as she was taking our order. We left a great tip and still there was no communication after taking our order. As we received each drink, never got a reply after each TY. To the point where we was leaving with, "thank you, have a great day." Not one of them said anything back

    Alex H.

    After having ramen next door I wanted a nice ice coffee and I was tempted to get boba because I love boba but they didn't have honeydew or else I would have! Coffee was nice a stiff but needed sugar and the lady there was nice enough to take it back and take the top off and add sugar and remix it so the service was fantastic

    Kung Fu Tea seating area
    Mo F.

    3.5 rounded up to a 4 Great drinks, especially my Strawberry Lemon Green Tea!!! So delicious! A no-frills place to pick up boba. Not a lot of space to dine in, in my humble opinion, but the taste of my drink totally made up for that. No wait and the three drinks I ordered were ready quickly. UPDATE: Smells and looks very clean (which is a huge plus, of course) but the pine-scented cleanser used can be a little much for someone who has allergies like me (the reason for the 3.5 rating). I have experienced this on two visits and assume I am visiting right at the time for a deep cleaning. Definitely appreciate the cleanliness though and I wouldn't change that at all! Maybe try a lighter fragranced cleaner for those who are prone to sensory overwhelm. Smile.

    This was the view behind the counter as we waited for our drinks. I love the organization.
    Sookia S.

    I was so full, but my son needed something sweet to end off his night. We all love boba and so this was a good treat. The line was long, but it moved quickly and the drinks were amazing. I would have taken a picture, but everyone grabbed their drink and I swear they were gone by the time we made it to the car. They have my favorite cheese foam topping and some really creative combinations.

    Alex F.

    For a chain restaurant, this place is pretty good. My wife ordered a black sesame bubble tea and I got the mango creamsicle. They were both incredibly delicious and refreshing, especially on a hot NC day. The only thing about this place is that it's a little inconvenient to order from here. The website wouldn't let us complete our order online, and when we called the employee didn't know how to take an order over the phone and insisted we come in. Not that big of a deal, but something to think about if you were trying to patron this place.

    Four different drinks and all were good
    Heidi J.

    Friendly staff who was more than happy to tell us about all the drinks. Definitely needs better seating area but they have free Wi-Fi and it's brightly lit. I asked what was closest to a dirty boba and I forget what it was called (cocoa cream maybe?) and it was definitely less sweet but still good. My family got slushes and loved them. Would definitely go back but I'm hoping for a bubble tea business to open closer to Fuquay Varina!

    Inside. View from front door.
    Daniel B.

    As I've written in some of my reviews for other Kung Fu Tea locations around the country, not all Kung Fu Tea stores are created equal. While it's the same chain, I've noticed the taste and quality of drinks between locations can vary, some of which have been significantly different. I'm happy to report that the drinks we tried at this location were all pretty solid. Currently, this is the only Kung Fu Tea location in the Triangle. This location opened in Cary in June 2017. It's located in the Preston Corners shopping center, the same plaza as Lowes Foods. There's plenty of parking. When exiting this shopping center, I suggest exiting out "the back" via NW Cary Pkwy where you can make a left or right turn. Due to medians on the surrounding roads, the other exit points will force you to make a right turn where you then may eventually have to U-turn. This will save you a bit of time and hassle. Overall, this Kung Fu Tea seems to be doing a good job handling the COVID-19 pandemic. When we first visited, there was a socially-distant crowd of masked customers waiting outside. We hadn't ordered ahead and didn't have time to wait around, so we left. On our second visit, we made sure to order ahead using Kung Fu Tea's app. The app was straightforward and easy to use. We had no problems with it. Early in the day, we scheduled a Saturday 5:15 PM pick-up. Our order wasn't ready on time so we were asked to wait outside. It was ready closer to 5:25 PM, so the wait was roughly 10 minutes. I'm not sure what caused the delay. During this visit, the store was only allowing five customers inside at a time. They also required masks, which at the time and currently, is mandated statewide in North Carolina. Waiting outside with no crowd this time, we felt pretty safe. The only cause for concern was the door handle which you have to pull open to enter. The manager, a young lady, seemed to be running a tight ship. She was definitely an enforcer. Her personality came across as bossy, but during this global health crisis, I prefer that to managers who enforce very little or not at all (see my review of Shiki Sushi in Durham for an example of the opposite end of the enforcement spectrum). This Kung Fu Tea is long and narrow with a counter against the wall, opposite the open tea prep kitchen, for seating. The bar-height stools were stacked away when we went (no "dine-in"), but the interior looks like it can seat up to approximately 20 customers during non-pandemic times. Very simple setup here which probably looked extra minimal due to COVID. The store sells a wide variety of drinks - over 60 kinds - from their popular Taiwanese milk teas to slushes, punches, and even espresso-based drinks. Most drinks come in two sizes, medium (16 ounces) and large (24 ounces), and many can be served hot instead of cold. There are about a dozen toppings to choose from and, like most other bubble tea shops, you control the amount of sugar and ice in your drink. At the time of writing this review, medium drinks without toppings range in price from $3.25 to $4.45 each while large and hot drinks range from $3.95 to $5.45 each. Standard toppings like bubbles (tapioca pearls) and pudding are $0.50 each, premium toppings such as fig jelly and crystal and popping bubbles are $0.75 each, and milk caps are $1.00 each. Here's what we ordered and tried from our first purchase at this location (all size medium): * Red Bean Slush ($5.65) - herbal jelly, bubbles, little sugar (30%) * Rosehip Lemonade ($3.85) - less ice, half sugar (50%) * Winter Melon Tea ($4.00) - crystal bubbles, less ice, half sugar (50%) * Oolong Milk Tea ($4.25) - bubbles, half sugar (50%) All four drinks were delicious. I liked them about equally and recommend each one. It's all about your personal preference or what you're in the mood for. For example, the Red Bean Slush was a relatively heavy and substantial drink. Even at 30% sugar, I found it to be satisfying sweet and hearty. It had an appetizing, thick, "beany" consistency. On the other hand, the Rosehip Lemonade was a fairly light, refreshing beverage. Also sweet, with a strong yet pleasant floral taste. Deliciously tangy too. The Winter Melon Tea and Oolong Milk Tea are more "classic" type Kung Fu Tea drinks to me. I've ordered those often over the years, especially the latter. It's simply sweet, milky, creamy, and comforting. The taste and consistency of the bubbles at this location were on point as were the teas themselves. The Winter Melon Tea has a unique flavor and leaves a lingering aftertaste in the back of your mouth that not everyone likes. Some people may find it too sweet and syrupy, so you might consider dialing back the sweetness level. It's a smooth drink. The Oolong Milk Tea is one you can't go wrong with. It's a staple item to me. If you don't like it, then chances are you don't like milk/bubble teas in general. Kung Fu Tea typically makes some of the best Oolong Milk Tea around, in my opinion.

    ROSEHIP MILK TEA & COCONUT MILK TEA with Bobba :)
    Isha G.

    Delicious always!! Tried Rosehip Milk Tea & Coconut Milk Tea with bobba. The combination of tea & flavored milk is awesome. It's a must try if you are a tea/flavored tea lover.

    Thai tea with pearls - honey oolong milk tea - Logan jujubean
    Lele Y.

    Love me some kung fu tea 70% sweet here though taste like 100% sweet so I recommend going with 50% sweet - drinks come in 16oz and 24oz, starting around $4-$5 My favorites are honey oolong milk tea, kung fu black milk tea and herbal jelly wow milk - their milk teas are more on the milky side which is my preference but you can always adjust it Their Thai tea isn't bad but less orange than what you normally see haha Highly recommend if you're in the area!

    I'm nobody's fu
    Fox E.

    I wanted to take off my pants, but I didn't, because then it would've been Hung Fu Tea. And I didn't need major surgery while in here. If I had, it might've been Collapsed Lung Fu Tea. Still not my favorite Kung Fu Tea, and getting seriously bad vibes here on my most recent visit. The Lemon Black Tea was okay and it tastes pretty good. A couple of the employees are really friendly, but a couple of them less so, to be very kind about it. It's a little claustrophobic in terms of space. I like it and I like that it's here and it's the only one in the area (KFT that is, but Cha House is King around here, for sure), and in fact the only one in the Carolinas other than the one in Charlotte - but I think there are issues, and one of the boys got into an argument with me (on a previous visit) about changing the tea for one of the green teas. I was asking what kind of beans they had one time. The girl was like "what is this, Mung Fu Tea?" And I asked them both "what is the past tense of I Bring Kung Fu Tea?" They incorrectly responded "Brung Fu Tea." My old review said: The first night I came here was perfect. They have a really lovely people and really good products. The people working here are really lovely and a place earned a 5-star rating easily. However I came back on the 2nd night to get myself a very berry black tea - which is an off menu drink - and the only non-Asian kid working here refused to serve me, and was extremely rude about it. He wouldn't even ask the boss if it was okay. "She's back there, but I'll get in trouble just for asking." That's funny, because the night before, they told me it'd be no problem, and most KFT locations do it for me. So - He basically told me there was no way and if I didn't want to order something that was on the menu he couldn't serve me. That's funny because I get the very berry black tea at most locations and I got it here too in the past. So that's why they've been reduced from five stars to four stars. So advice for the CEO Your methods aren't secret, you know Stop screwing your stores Let them up off all fours And your profits and rep will soon grow

    ROSEHIP LEMONADE & PASSION FRUIT SLUSH
    Monica J.

    The daughter saw a video on TikTok, so off we went. The place is located in a shopping center, so parking can be difficult if you arrive during peak hours, which we did. Nonetheless, we entered the narrow, quaint tea shop packed with people standing shoulder to shoulder either on a bar stool, sipping their hearts out or anxiously waiting for their order numbers to be called out. I opted for a small rosehip lemonade, and my daughter got a large passion fruit slush with fruit jelly. We walked to the car, buckled our seat belts, and I took one gulp and another. It was sad had quickly such a refreshing drink disappeared. My daughter sipped hers gracefully and realized it was mango and not passion fruit but agreed that the drinks were on point. I was bummed at the cost-to-size ratio and the amount of foam in my drink that should have been liquid. The place is a way out of our way, but we will surely swing by whenever we are on that side of town again.

    Srinithi S.

    KFT is one of my favorite places to get boba! They have a variety of options, as well as a convenient location. The sizes of the drinks are perfect, and the interior of the store is clean and beautiful. However, the main reason I love this store is the staff and service! All of the cashiers and workers are welcoming, kind, and understanding of any drink adjustments. Drinks are prepared quickly, and wait time is not long regardless of how many people are waiting. Additionally, the COVID precautions are well-executed. The one thing I dislike is the indoor seating - the addition of some tables rather than a single row of chairs would be nice. Considering the limited space of the store, however, I think they did the best that they could to provide a great experience. I visit KFT every time I crave boba, and love introducing my friends to it as well!

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    The teas are refreshing; always good and tasty!! And the staff is friendly! My favorite is the Taro milk tea!

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    Thousand Hills Coffee

    Thousand Hills Coffee

    4.5(59 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    I fell in love with Thousand Hills the moment I walked in. The decor is so beautiful and there are…read moreso many comfy places to sit as well as tables inside and outside. It's located alongside the leasing office for the apartment complex. The service is great. There were two young ladies working and they were both friendly. I arrived around 4:30 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and ordered a muffin and a decaf latte since it was so late (for me to drink caffeine). The cranberry lemon muffin was absolutely perfect, so much flavor, so fresh & moist. The Salted Brown Butter Latte was the best. From the first sip to the last drop, I loved it. I sat on a small section of a very comfortable couch with pillows and all. I later sat out front on one of the benches. They also have a patio seating out back. I can't wait to go back to Thousand Hills!!

    We happened upon this coffee shop on a day trip to the triangle area. Parking is very limited near…read morethe coffee shop. It's a very busy place. Inside there was seating and space for whatever you're looking for. Chairs, sofas, meeting spaces, and outdoor seating. It's a large coffee shop. We waited in line and ordered our coffees. A few minutes later we received our beverages. We found a couple chairs with a small table in between. The table was dirty so I asked for a towel or rag to clean the table with. I received confused looks from the two employees that were standing behind the counter. They didn't have a rag to clean with so they told me to use wet napkins to clean the table. The response wasn't what I expected, but I got the impression the employees don't clean this establishment. They had no idea what to do. Kind of strange. I used water and a pile of napkins to clean everything off onto the floor. Other than that, the coffee and atmosphere were good. Not sure we'll return. It is a cool place though.

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    Thousand Hills Coffee - Side seating and working areas as well as access to outside seating, July 2024.

    Side seating and working areas as well as access to outside seating, July 2024.

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    One of the seating areas, July 2024.

    Asali Desserts & Cafe - Decorative cake pops

    Asali Desserts & Cafe

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    Searching for Mille Feuille or Napoleon cake and after reading reviews, we decided to come to…read moreAsali. Ambiance was just average, lots of people working and studying occupied most tables, service is friendly, the Napoleon seemed to be old with strange texture with no flavor, my husband ordered a cheese cake and said the same thing. The only good thing was the tea, a little more than the regular Lipton black tea. It was a huge disappointment and we won't be back, spent almost $40 for two not good slices of cake, a pot of tea, totally not worth it! Food: 1 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3

    Having been here a few times and Asali is always amazing! Asali is a family-run spot offering…read moreMediterranean treats and Middle Eastern-inspired coffee and tea. The space is fairly large and they stay open late (until 11 PM on weekends), making it a great place to hang out with friends or stop by to satisfy a sweet tooth during a night out. I've purchased their macarons as gifts, tried several desserts here and to-go, grabbed coffee and stayed to do work, and even stopped by for lunch. Their light bites are quite tasty, and I especially enjoy their phyllo-dough pastries. Their latte options are great--the flavors are creative yet still approachable, and the syrup options are delicious. Service is attentive and efficient. There's always a big team behind the counter, and instead of calling names, they give you a number and bring food or drinks directly to your table, which is so thoughtful! They can get quite busy at times - lots of families and big groups stop by to hang out. I enjoy the community it brings, though sometimes this is not the most ideal place to get work done. Highly recommend Asali for anyone looking to try creative desserts, a great cup of latte!

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    BREW - Matcha oat latte

    BREW

    3.9(184 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    I was in the area and decided to finally go to Brew, as I rarely am in downtown Cary! I'm so glad I…read moredid. It took some time to find parking as the surrounding parking lots were full, but I found street parking around the corner. The ambiance is warm and cozy. Brew and the Cary Theater share common space, so you can enter from either entrance. The service is awesome, I was waited on right away and the barista was helpful with suggestions. I ordered a cookie butter latte and an oatmeal raisin cookie w/ walnuts. Both were absolutely delicious, a great combo. When I finished my latte, I dipped my cookie in the cup to get the last of the foam...so good. The baked goods are from Ninth Street Bakery in Durham. How amazing local supporting local. I sat at the bar area. I loved that there were hooks underneath for your belongings, you don't see that everywhere. They have the high top areas, along with a few tables and chairs. I'm so glad I was able to finally experience Brew, looking forward to going back.

    Came for a Sunday stop with a friend…read more Just a note because it's in the downtown area it's extremely hard to find parking and most of it is street parking (with some construction nearby). Overall, the little coffee shop is cute and has a little bit of outdoor seating which I liked but is expensive for being so mid in my opinion. I ended up paying almost $7 for a blueberry latte. Overall, my latte tasted like a regular latte, even though it did have a seasonal blueberry syrup added to it. I know that blueberry is very light in flavor compared to coffee so I asked for more than the allotted amount of syrup and their response was that they had a certain amount added to of syrups added. So I said ok thinking they would take that into consideration but when I got my coffee, guess the amount they added didn't matter because it tasted the same as a latte regular. Unfortunately, at the end of my coffee (like the last 20%) had what I assume to be bits of berry in it? The texture made me toss the remaining amount. With the high prices and the location right on a busy street / no parking I probably wouldn't be back but I did enjoy being about to sit outside under an umbrella and the service was nice / fast. All the stars would go to the servers and overall cleanliness honestly.

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    BREW - Iced latte ($4.50) with rose syrup ($1.00) and oat milk ($0.70). $7.95 after tax and tip.

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    Iced latte ($4.50) with rose syrup ($1.00) and oat milk ($0.70). $7.95 after tax and tip.

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