Y'all have no idea how much it bums me out that NJ doesn't have many good boba shops. Luckily, I…read morelive in one of the best parts of the state--about 9 miles away from NYC--so I can just hop on a bus and have access to more options! Anyways... I still like to shoot my shot with places around here because ya never know when ya might hit the jackpot. I found BTX Cafe on Yelp. The interior is small and simple, but beautiful! It's bright, with tons of natural light, and has a modern, minimalistic Japanese-inspired design with light wood furniture and neutral colors. There's also wifi and outlets, which is always a win. The menu is a mix of both coffee and bubble tea, with the usual favorites: milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, espresso, and cold brew. Prices are a few dollars lower than most other cafes, which is definitely a huge plus. I'm not into overly sweet drinks. I prefer a very strong tea flavor, so I order mine with the lowest amount of sugar possible and light ice. The staff is friendly, and they make drinks pretty quickly. What I tried... MILK TEAS: Pearl Milk Tea ($5.25) Oolong Milk Tea ($5.25) These were a big thumbs down. They were wayyy too milky, and the tea flavor barely came through. I was disappointed. FRUIT TEAS: Passion Fruit Green Tea ($5.75) Mango Green Tea ($5.75) Lychee Oolong Tea ($5.75) The fruit teas were better--refreshing, with a stronger tea base. The oolong was toasty and nutty, and the jasmine green tea was sweet and floral. As for the fruity flavors... I don't think they use real fruit puree like some other boba brands. The passion fruit and mango tasted similar and I almost couldn't tell the two drinks apart. Both lacked that signature tangy, tropical kick and tasted more like artificial syrup. Thankfully, the tea helped even it out. Out of the three, the lychee oolong was my favorite. It was the most balanced! The tapioca pearls were actually the highlight-perfectly chewy, bouncy, and soft. Your taste buds might enjoy their drinks, but mine didn't love them. A bit of a letdown since the prices are lower than its competitors, but maybe that affects the quality. I liked the lychee oolong tea enough to come back for just that. Perhaps the coffee is better? The hunt continues...

This rating is mainly driven by the service. I was excited to try this place when it opened up…read moresince I'm a big believer in supporting small businesses however this experience was quite disappointing. I ordered a cold brew which is my go-to drink of choice at cafes. The man at the counter opened a nearly empty gallon and poured the remains into my cup, filling maybe 1/5 of it (and I'm being extremely generous with that measurement). He then proceeded to pour water the rest of the way and dumped ice in it. Even with that, the cup was still about a quarter empty. I asked if there was any more cold brew since this was heavily watered down. He tells me they were out. I knew he was lying since who runs out of cold brew at 10am on a Tuesday? But even if that was in fact true, he should have told me they were out at the beginning rather than trying to scam me. Nobody waters down cold brew 80%+ of the way. The matcha latte which I also got for my wife was also watered down although not quite as egregious though that may have been because I commented on the cold brew. One sip and my wife told me she's had better elsewhere too and she does not have high standards when it comes to drinks. I won't be back and recommend you go somewhere else. Plenty of options nearby, even Starbucks is a 3 minute walk from there and a much better choice.

they have a reward system which i love. everything is amazing and esp their nutella taiyakiread more

5/5 for Dalgona Brown Sugar Bubble Tea!!! The dalgona candy melts in your mouth and the drink. It…read moregives the drink a toffee like, buttery taste. I will drive down here just for this boba. Only wish I had ordered a large LOL. 5/5 Taiyaki, though it is very different from the cakey Taiyaki from Japan that I've had - it actually is made with a flakey almost croissant like exterior. Loved the custard cream as well. Made to order. 5/5 Service - the people working there are all super friendly and nice!!! I'm so happy she gave such a good lunch recommendation for us to try as well. 3.5/5 Walnut Pastry - was a bit dry, much better when taken home and air fried, though. This is more like the taiyaki in Japan (cakey exterior, red bean filling) with some walnuts inside and shaped like a walnut! Pretty fun to try.

we entered the empty establishment and the person behind the counter didn't even look up or say hi…read more we found what we wanted and it looked great on picture, but boy was it bad. I ordered a strawberry matcha thinking it would be equal ratio, but this is straight up milk with a hint of strawberry, no matcha. strawberry concentrate was thick and chunky. my boyfriend's drink taste nothing like green tea, but instead, pulpy pineapple juice. very disappointing, more effort needed. the environment of the place is also extremely gloomy and poorly lit.

I freaking adore this place... the woman that owns it is so kind and doesn't mind walking you…read morethrough the menu... hands down some of the best teas I've been lucky enough to try

HIGHLY recommend. Lovely staff and good food. My husband…read moregot a hearty açai bowl; my kiddo got a cupcake and a lychee tea with popping lychee boba; I got a Sakura rose with coffee jelly; and we got a white chocolate pumpkin brownie to share. The white choco pumpkin was so smooth and lovely; we couldn't take a picture because we devoured it. It was that good. I took a sip of my kiddo's lychee drink; it was quite refreshing. I loved my Sakura rose; it was NOT overpowering and it had a lovely balance with the coffee jelly. Cute sitting arrangement, and you can sit and eat-in. Highly recommend. Card accepted.

I was drawn to stop by on a Thursday for their bogo bubble tea promotion I got their taro and dirty…read moremilk bubble teas. This location also serves macarons and açaí bowls. The service was friendly and attentive. Thank you!

I'm a regular at this location and just had a horrible experience at the palisades park location so…read morethat led me to want to come and post a review for my local one. I've had great experiences here with my drink made promptly and correctly. A couple of the employees memorized my order and are very friendly. Definitely recommend this location. Peak wait times are right when school gets out or a hot weekend day in the afternoon. Otherwise I'm usually able to get in and out very fast.

OK, I do not come here often but I was so excited to come here after several years and decided to…read moreget a large Taro bubble tea . Super disappointed especially when they stare at you waiting for a tip and it's all ice! I mean 90% full of ice horrible - never coming back!

This Gong Cha is located in a plaza at New Milford. They have a kiosk to order or you can order it…read morewith the staff. Standard menu for drinks. They now have egg waffles (bubble waffle). I had brown sugar bubble tea and chocolate egg waffle. Vey good. Warm and fluffy waffle. Chocolate smells good. the drink was good as always. There are some board games for passing time. 2-3 tall tables. Nice and clean. Bathroom is 4/5. It's clean enough. Overall a great spot for afternoon tea and pick-me-up snacks.

New Milford, NJ - Gong Cha is a pretty ubiquitous bubble tea chain so I've been to several. This…read morewas a pleasant location: clean, friendly, and cozy, making good use of the long hallway space as a seating area. There are a couple of couches to hang out on, as well as tables and chairs. I like their streamlined ordering process whereby you can choose your drink hot or cold, add toppings, and adjust the level of sweetness and amount of ice. The milk teas are my go-to, but this time I ordered a large iced Vietnamese coffee with herbal jelly. Unusual combo I know, and not one I'd normally recommend cos they're not exactly a harmonious mix, but I needed needed a caffeine pick me up and had my heart set on herbal jelly so that was the peculiar outcome.

So glad I discovered cafe teas is!! unfortunately there's not that many cafes in the area but glad…read moreI found a cafe that: 1) is a good study spot (which is actually so rare to find around here! and 2) actually has really good drinks!! Tried the matcha latte and really enjoyed it. The matcha flavor was really present and love the creaminess of it which is just how I like it. Took a sip of my parents lavender latte and OMG I am in love!! One of the tastier drinks I've had in a while. Really love the floral taste of the lavender but it wasn't so overwhelming that it felt like I was drinking soap. It was so good Would definitely be back just for the lavender latte... wait scratch that, I DEFINITELY will be back. And this time I don't want to share lol And I'm also excited to try out their other drinks cause they had a lot of unique and interesting offerings. Cafe teasia is truly a cafe that I can truly get behind!!

Cafe Tesia was a very nice stop for a break. It's located in a small strip mall, adjacent to…read moreKinderkamack Road. The cafe has high stool and table seating and the eatery is clean. The Barista was VERY GOOD. She was the only staff member working and was very proficient. She filled our order in a timely fashion and crafted great beverages. We started with: Iced Brown Sugar Latte. This Latte was deliciously sweet and every ingredient mixed very well to create an ideal drink. The other beverage was the Mocha Latte. Another great Java, where the chocolate drizzle and foam made it a memorable selection. Besides Liquid Gold, I ordered a slice of their Chocolate Marble Cake and it was....AWESOME! Moist, firm, pleasantly sweet, and was a perfect complement to the Brain Juice. Thank you, Cafe Tesia, for making this stop worth the time. Now, I see why you're Yelp business page has a 4.8 rating, and I'll definitely return.

I love this spot for their fresh blended smoothies with no added sugar. I enjoy the fact that their…read morefruit is frozen at the peak of ripeness which allows for the natural sweetness of the fruit. Friendly staff and meticulously kept eating and serving areas!

Nice and spacious bubble tea store at Hackensack. They have fresh mangos and bananas for the…read moresmoothie and drinks. Great service. You can neither put orders through kiosks or at the counter. Overall drinks come out fast. Nice hang out spot after a meal or just need a little pick-me-up in the afternoon.

Chick and Roll serves both sweet and savory items. Love their donut flavors. I tried matcha. It's…read moregood. Texture is chewy but light. They also have rice platters, boba tea and Korean style hot dogs. Some tables inside for the customers. Spacious and quiet. The staff is friendly. Great stop for food and dessert.

This is a very nice quick Asian food option in Tenafly. It's a counter service, mostly take-out…read moreestablishment with limited seating. You can order in advance and pick up at the time you choose. If you are late, they will start calling you. You can order donuts online and choose which ones you want when you get there. The price point is good and they have a rewards program. They have some very nice Korean and Japanese rice bowls. We pretty much always get the soy garlic Korean chicken bowl. The chicken is cooked nice and tender and the dish has just the right level of sweetness. They also have mochi donuts (which are just funny shaped donuts - think a bunch of donut holes strung together into the donut shape), which the kids absolutely love - particularly the nutella one.