Really good banh mi. Been craving for a decent spot in Seattle, and this place takes me closest to San Diego and LA spots. Very affordable. Some drinks aren't as flavorful as other shops, but I come here for the sandwiches mostly. They are so kind and generous. Friendly folks who take pride in their business. Recently got their seasonal pumpkin biscoff latte for a treat, and they brulee the top! Smack the shit out of the cookie into the drink for cookie bits throughout. Highly recommend. read more

Luu’s Cafe - Pumpkin biscoff latte w/cookie and brulee top. - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was out in the area and was craving a boba. I was worried that there wouldn't be anything close by but luckily Luu's was! I made my way over. The outside is very unassuming and I you wouldn't guess there was a decent establishment but you walk inside and you are immediately greeted. The person at the register is ready to take your order. There were quite a bit of options! I don't know why but I didn't expect that. I decided to get a Brown Sugar with milk since that's my favorite and it was good! Nice and sweet with not too much ice. The inside is small but they did alright with the space available. There was a little video game corner that I was tempted to stay and mess around with but I was busy. I'm interested in what the other menu options are like and am likely to return! read more

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IG keeps recommending me this place, so I decided to give it a go on a Saturday evening around 6pm. It's a pretty casual place to hang out and talk with friends though not much seating; there are some tables at the entrance. There's also a small gaming console at one of the corners as well. Going inside, the menu is at the front wall, and they serve tons of things from your regular boba and banh mi sandwiches to some specialty drinks to some pretty loaded vermicelli bowls and even bubble waffles. I was actually overwhelmed with the choices and took a while to decide what I really wanted. For this visit, I got their lemonade galaxy and three egg rolls with fish sauce. Lemonade is really tasty, and there's also a bunch of peach bits inside as well. It also has butterfuly pea flower, which is mild and not too sweet to begin with. Perfect since I didn't want something too strong to go with my egg rolls! They weren't piping hot like I wanted them to be, but I loved that there was slightly more meat than filling and that it wasn't overstuffed with taro unlike some other places I've had back then. I'm sure I didn't get the full experience here given I didn't get the stuff I always see on their IG page like the watermelon slush and banh mi sandwiches, so that's what I'll do next time I come here. Looking past that, I highly recommend this place, which feels like a hard-to-find hole in the wall! You'll want to rely on street parking to reach here if you're going by car. read more

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Small mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant with a small menu and boba options. We went here on a Sunday for lunch and it was fairly solid. We had Uber credits so we used that to place an order, and given the fast casual nature of the place, they were okay with us dining in via takeout pickup. We got the beef meatball banh mi and pork banh mi, both of which had a nice crunch with okay amount of meat - there was not much beef meatballs - 6 small pieces for the whole banh mi, but the pork was delicious and of good quantity.. We also got the Vietnamese coffee that was fairly strong. There is a small amount of seating but it was not too busy so there is always space for dining in for the most part. Parking is easy - street parking. read more

Luu’s Cafe - The spread - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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saturday morning en route elsewhere but had a hankering for a beverage so ended up trying this place out right after they opening. cute, clean, tiny shop that was literally swarmed with neighborhood people within minutes! kids, older folks, couples, families. everyone was here and they were here for a variety of menu items. while we just stuck to bubble tea beverages, kids were clearly drawn to the cotton candy electric blue and pink colored ice cream, some people were order banh mi take out and the clear favorite among the littler kids were the origina pacman and video machines they ran to upon clearing the front door. this definitely seems like a spot that attracts neighborhood energy. our drinks were good and hit the spot. parking is definitely an issue (we parked at the bank across the street for the short time it took to order and wait for our drinks to be ready) and there's a couple of chairs outside if it's overcrowded indoors. all in all, a good stopover and fun to see a local place that's clearly family run thriving and appreciated! read more

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Luu's Cafe is a cute hidden Wedgwood neighborhood cafe serving up boba, bubble waffles, and banh mi. They also have macarons but they are not baked in-house, but from Macadon, another local bakery. While cute, the offerings from this spot left me feeling disappointed. I ordered the rose milk tea with 25% sugar and no ice. It uses non-dairy creamer by default. However, the drink was really watery and did not have much flavor. The boba also had no flavor, as if it was not soaked in sugar. There is a single stall restroom that is pretty clean, and some cool arcade machines and tables to sit at. However, the 2 player option on pac man didn't work. Parking is limited to street parking in the residential neighborhood. read more

Luu’s Cafe - Rose Milk Tea and Thai Milk Tea - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Luu's Cafe has an abundance of bubble tea flavors and other sweet sensations to offer. The Hokkaido Milk Tea is super fresh, they also have fruit-infused teas, and a selection of mouthwatering food, including ice cream waffle taco, macarons, and Bahn Mi. The best part is it has video games to play where one can add some extra fun to their day! With different gaming decor which makes the experience more fun. The staff was able to explain to us the details of different drinks- super helpful. read more

Luu’s Cafe - Hokkaido and Regular Milk Tea with Boba - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing mochi waffle with ice cream, love the vibes they have a old, super Mario Brothers machine, and very good macaroons

Really solid BBQ pork banh mi! Lots of fresh veggies, tasty pork, and a baguette that's crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch. I want to go back to try their mochi waffle! read more

Solid neighborhood spot - we only tried the teas; no food this time. I would come back to sample the flavored bubble waffles (mmm matcha). There are two employees, one of whom seems like he's possibly the owner. The tea is all made to order, and it takes a bit longer than it would at one of the chains - worth the wait, though. It's very good and reasonably priced. That being said... it's no Yi Fang (I am a sucker for that fresh Passionfruit - the crunchy seeds, Mwahhh). Service is friendly, and the cafe itself is cute/quaint (kinda on the tiny side, but that makes it seem even cozier). Great place for a casual date or a meet-up with a friend. read more

Luu’s Cafe - Passionfruit green tea - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice neighborhood cafe.. Very authentic, fresh and even some organic items on the menu. I had the Chicken Ban Mi and it was really yummy. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely delicious and super fresh food! The service was very sweet and helpful and the store was clean. The macarons are a must try! read more

Luu’s Cafe - Raspberry macaron - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm not an expert on Banh Mi, but we had some and it was great! I always go for their bubble tea (boba). They give you a card that you can earn a free drink with, and it counts per drink instead of per purchase! :) I have trouble hearing sometimes and they've been very patient with me. As a small business, they have still been prompt with me, even when handling several customers! I also had their Bubble Taco and enjoyed it a lot. There is a retro vibe that we enjoy, with a little sign for kids to edit and a couple of games, though I've never personally used them. Whenever I'm looking for boba, I come here. read more

It was my first time trying Bahn Mi and it was amazing, I got the BBQ Pork. Very welcoming staff, the man at the counter was super nice and helped me use the game machine. Affordable prices, even better food. 10/10 read more

Luu's Cafe is a hidden gem, a fantastic little hole-in-the-wall eatery that delivers precisely what you desire--nothing more, nothing less. I went in on a lazy Saturday to grab a Bahn mi and a couple of spring rolls. There was no line and the food came out quickly. The Bahn Mi had a nice crusty French baguette, generous filling of tender, succulent meat, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs that all came together harmoniously. The spring rolls were just as delightful! Refreshing and flavorful with veggies, shrimp, and a yummy peanut sauce to go with it. A great place for a speedy bite with a lot of flavor. Will definitely come back! read more

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Short update: I'm now a regular. I'm really happy with their products and the service they provide. Friendly local feel. Re-evaluating to 5 stars. ----- I'd been looking for a place reasonably close by that had good boba teas (I used to frequent Yuan Bao, before it closed down). I think Luu's might be my new spot. They brew their green and black teas from organic leaves--no mixes here--and they make their own boba (from cassava). The first time I went, I got the Thai Milk Tea. It was reasonably favorful, but it wasn't the best I'd ever had. This last time, I asked if I could just get lightly sweetened green tea with boba, no flavors. They had no problem doing that. And so, I got a fresh iced green tea with boba! Unsweetened, unfortunately (they may have misheard), but still good. I'll be back. Note that the place is tiny, tiny, tiny. There are two tables for four, and one good sized bench. When I was there, one table was occupied by someone working and leisurely sipping her tea. The other was occupied by others who were eating. If you would have wanted to sit and eat this afternoon, you'd have been SOL. All in all, a good find. I'm next going to try their food options, but definitely will be back for boba tea. W/ some light sweetening this time (but no flavors)! read more

I just so happened to be in the neighborhood today when hunger struck me. As I was walking around, Luu's caught my eye; especially when I found out they have vegan friendly options. I ordered the vegan meatball báhn mì, which was made fresh and on the spot. It took about 5 minutes for my meal to be prepared. While I was doing that, I enjoyed formulating words on the felt boards they had hanging up on the wall. Such a cute idea and really adds to making the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. When I received my sandwich, it was warm and toasted to perfection. I originally was going to wait to eat until I ventured back to my hotel but I couldn't resist the freshness and dug in right away! The bread was both crunchy and fluffy, the cucumber and jalapeño were crunchy and refreshing, the pickled carrot/daikon added the perfect splash of acidity, and the vegan meatballs were DELIGHTFUL. Oh how I wish I had ordered two, it was DELICIOUS. I hit the jackpot today by finding the best vegan báhn mì spot in town! I highly recommend to any and all that are in the area. I can't wait to visit again to try their other vegan bites and drink options! read more

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We love this place. Amazing coffee! Incredible sweets. Easy parking. Family owned. More afforable than those branded coffee shops! Support small and LOCAL. read more

I happened to be in the neighbor on my way home when I saw Luu's Cafe. I ordered ahead and circled a few times trying to find parking. There is limited street parking and a huge Wells Fargo parking lot that was mostly empty around back, but I didn't want to risk it. I had to walk a bit which was okay with me. I knew from passing the storefront that there was a spirited gaggle of kids and parents outside the shop. Most were socializing (it was after school and spirits were high), and some were waiting for orders. I pressed on through the throng and stood in a shorter line than I expected. The inside of Luu's is small with limited seating. There is space enough for the line. However, the line moved slowly. I wish there was a line for pick-up orders only. I appreciated the signs about Luu's commitment to fresh boba, to the community, and to the people of the Ukraine. I love the small town, community vibe here. My food was ready when I got to the front to pay. Hightailed it out the door to battle traffic and eat my banh mi while heading home. It's been hard to find a shop that tops my favorite bbq pork banh mi in Boise. This one was unfortunately more bread than ingredients BUT the bread was delightfully flakey on the outside, soft and airy on the inside. Aside from the bread-to-ingredient ratio being a bit skewed, the sandwich was delicious and I liked the fact that they put two thin spears of jalapeño on the side. The bubble tea was very good. You know, after drinking so many artificially flavored bobas from various mixes, it's a little shocking to taste fresh boba from high quality ingredients. I want to return (hopefully on a day that isn't so busy) to try a few more flavors. read more

Luu’s Cafe - Open space with all the action outside! - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I saw ads for this place and was excited to try it out. We were very excited to see a bubble tea place that had bubble waffles and banh mi's so close to us! (And that wasn't in UDistrict). We came here around 2:15 pm on a Saturday afternoon. There was decent street parking as it's in the front of a neighborhood. When we came in, there was 2 tables already taken, with only a small amount of seating available. My husband and I decided on a original milk tea with boba, a strawberry green tea with lychee jelly, 2 plain bubble waffles (which isn't on the menu but they will do it for you!), and 2 banh mi's (1 bbq pork, 1 roast pork), and all to go. They didn't ask us for sugar levels like most other places, and we forgot about it. It would have been nice if they asked, but we'll just remember to tell them next time. They did warn us that it would be about 10 minutes, which was fine with us. They have cute things to entertain you with. There's a cute instagram border picture prop as well as a small arcade game in the corner. We got our drinks first. The strawberry green tea was good, a little artifically tasting. We loved my husband's original milk tea. It was very good. Strong enough tea taste and not watered down. It was perfect. The banh mi's and bubble waffles came out later in a bag to go. Yum! We drove home to eat it, as by then, there were 2 other larger groups there by then. The bubble waffles smelled AMAZING. We tried it in the car, but it was a tad bit dry and a little over done. Very close to being burnt in our opinion. It was still edible. I could see why they normally have ice cream on them, it would help with the dryness. We'll have to try that next time. The banh mi's were DELICIOUS. I really enjoyed the roast pork. Yum. They included the cripsy, salty top skin of the pork. It was so good. A little heavy on the mayo, but we both really enjoyed it. Overall, we liked Luu's a lot. We can't wait to come back to get more banh mi's. And try their honey toast as well as the bubble waffles with ice cream and toppings! Service was very nice as well. read more

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My friend and I randomly saw a BOGO deal advertisement for Luu's Cafe. We're always craving some boba and dessert so we headed over here. LOCATION & PARKING // It's quite easy to miss if you don't know where you're going. It's on the hidden side of the street. It's pretty small and not that lit up with a neon sign so be aware. Street parking down the block was incredibly easy to find on a Sunday night. FOOD & DRINK // I got a boba drink and a small scoop of ice cream! They had a decent sized menu. I ordered the WATERMELON BLACK TEA (50% SWEET, LESS ICE) & COCONUT PINEAPPLE ICE CREAM. I was incredibly impressed with the WATERMELON BLACK TEA. You rarely see this flavor without it being "seasonal." It was refreshing and tasted just like watermelon. I would definitely get this again. As of the ice cream, if you've ever had Thrifty's ice cream before, this tastes exactly like that. It's the perfect blend of coconut with random little sweet chunks of pineapple. I don't see this flavor a lot so I'll be back to get some. SERVICE // Service is very standard here. They were nice to us while we thought through what to order and during our order. The thing about service in boba shops is your interaction with staff is too minimal for anything substantial. AMBIANCE // The decorations are really neutral here. Everything is white and clean so I can't complain too much. I wouldn't say this is a super Instagrammable place. While we were here for two hours, we were the only people here though. I'm not sure if it was because it was late on Sunday but I thought that was a little strange. Maybe it's not well-known yet? OVERALL // 4 stars It's small, quaint, and cute so I'm willing to come back to try their other desserts! I'm still thinking about the watermelon tea... read more

Luu’s Cafe - Watermelon Tea, Lychee Tea, Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream, Macarons - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a fun small business! So many options to choose from including various Banh Mi, Bubble Waffles, & Bubble Tea. The neighborhood spot is perfect for grab & go options as you stroll through Wedgewood. It's definitely a place I'll continue to support, come check it out!! read more

Luu’s Cafe - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Vietnamese coffee was ok, but not quite as much sweetened condensed milk as we had in Vietnam. The macarons were not good.

A wonderful neighborhood treat! Bahn Mis are delicious. If you are not a Pate person can ask for sandwiches without. Many selection of Macaroons and of course a large variety of bubble tea options! Because it's a small business can take awhile for your order during peak times, but can sit in or outside. It's worth the wait if you have time! read more

I've found a new favorite boba place! Local, Vietnamese owned, and with an extensive drink, bánh mì and ice cream menu, Luu's is a hidden gem. This would also be a great place to work or study - there are a few tables and Wifi. I've tried the lychee fruit tea and it was refreshing and delicious, with juicy pieces of whole lychee. At 50% sweetness, it was the perfect magnitude of sweet. Excited to be a regular and try their other drinks! read more

The boba drinks here are always a delight, even though I always reduce the sugar in my drinks. The staff are friendly and they take your order and make your drinks promptly. The shop is cute and quaint, and they have a sweet little gaming system in the corner that you can play while you wait, even if the wait isn't very long. read more

Luu's Cafe is a great find in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood. Seems oddly cookie cutter to other sites in Belltown and Green Lake, but whatever. Visits on 4/10/20 and 7/18/20 were on point with their milk teas, dessert, and banh mi. Refreshing beverages, tasty dessert, and on point banh mi at reasonable prices. Just make sure if you plan to frequent this spot, to start a stamp/punch card. read more

fast and quick service at this cute little boba shop! they have several options for fruit teas, milk teas, and bahn mis! they use syrups for the flavored teas. i enjoyed my lychee rose green tea with rainbow jelly! it was really refreshing. i also really liked their bbq pork bahn mi because it had a nice crunch and good portion of meat and veggies. the bbq pork was tender and flavorful! read more

Luu’s Cafe - bbq pork Banh Mi Sandwiches - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is tucked in the quiet neighborhood of Wedgwood. A fun little cozy shop with a menu of bubble teas, banh mi sandwiches, and treats. The shop in itself is fun and unique. They have some awesome looking boxed Lego sets for display with option for purchase. The shop also has an old school video game console with hundreds of games to choose from A-Z. The staff are always friendly and kind. They service is fast and efficient. Pay service technology is up to the times. I always get a bubble team and a macaroon! read more

Lately I've been obsessing over bahn mi and have been getting delivery from a lot of places. So today I decided to try this place, and I think I found my new favorite bahn mi place! I ordered the BBQ Pork Bahn Mi and an Original Milk Tea. The bahn mi was a solid 10/10. For some reason it looked a bit small in the photos I saw here, but it's actually a pretty good size (I got full eating half of it lol). It was flavorful and fresh & the bbq pork slices were perf, and not dry or anything either. I also saw some people say that they felt there was too much mayo but I personally feel like there's just the right amount. Super tasty! The milk tea was also yummy, but nothing too special. It was a little bit on the sweeter side - but not too sweet that it's like overwhelming. Still pretty good! Will definitely be ordering the bahn mi & some milk tea from this place again. And I highly recommend trying this place if you haven't yet! read more

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Wanted to try this place since I was in the area. Little shop that I would miss if I didn't intentionally wanted to go here through gps. Got three drinks to go. They had bubble waffles and macarons which looked good. The milk tea was great! Boba was large was I liked. Good size, maybe a tiny bit too much ice? Anyways the smoothies were okay, seemed like it melted or at least I could see two layers in the smoothie when I went home. Maybe wasn't cold enough? Anyways I would come back to try their milk teas! read more

Luu’s Cafe - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really delicious. Tried the milk tea, banh mi, and macarons. It seems they use high quality ingredients and pay attention to the details. Very yummy. read more

We love getting milk teas from this cute local spot! Everyone is super friendly. Worth trying for sure!

The person who was handling the register and making drinks was on top of it. Took a couple orders then made the drinks. There was also a person in back making food too. I had honeydew milk tea with boba and it was just ok. My partner had almond milk tea was boba and the flavor was more potent. The boba was a little dense so that was a little sad. No parking, but it's not directly on a busy street so there is street parking on a residential road. read more

I ordered the Hokkaido milk tea with boba. I appreciate that it wasn't overtly sweet and was the perfect refresher on a hot day. The shop itself is off the main road so it can be harder to see. It's a short walk from the laundry mat if you are in the area and are craving something that isn't coffee. I will come and try the banh mi the next time I am in. read more

Luu’s Cafe - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute little shop, friendly and helpful staff, A LOT of yummy options on the menu! The boba milk teas were really good and the waffle taco was as delicious as it looks :) If you're in the area definitely give it a try! read more

Luu’s Cafe - Waffle Taco - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not bad at all for a new business! We tried the toast box, taco waffle, regular bubble waffle, and a milk tea. Our favorite thing was the brown sugar milk tea with boba. SO GOOD! The milk was perfect sweetness and it was nice and fresh. The boba was sweet, soaked in honey. I would go back for this! The rest however could use improvement, especially the toast box. It only has one scoop of ice cream with little fruit, whip cream, and sauce. Therefore the toast was just dry and hard to eat. Not enough ice cream or toppings that would allow me to eat the bread completely. We ended up just throwing most of it away. The taco is just the bubble waffle with an extra ice cream scoop. And it's a dollar more. Weren't that many ice cream flavors, which hopefully they will add. Nothing really special about their ice cream. Service was nice and quick. Good luck to this new business! I can see their potential. read more

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We ordered the brown sugar milk tea and it just tasted like milk. The Boba texture was pretty good. Though we don't know how we were charged almost $8 a cup. The service was polite. The store was very neutral in design with a huge window for natural sunlight. It would be a nice place to have afternoon tea or do homework. read more

Luu’s Cafe - Tasted like milk - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Friendly spot. Good location and parking. Good variety of desserts and tea. Will have to try the banh mi (sandwich) next try. Today was free ice cream scoop day. Just this week we had the waffle taco...yum yum read more

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The food and drinks are all so good and all the employees I've talked to so far have been super nice! I got a strawberry smoothie and a bubble taco with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (i think?) and both were really good and for whatever reason didn't give me a stomach ache which i normally get after eating sweets like this. 10/10 read more

Luu’s Cafe - Waffles Near Me - Seattle, Washington