Matcha Maiko is seriously one of the best ice cream spots I've ever had! The soft serve was so…read moresmooth, creamy, and delicious. We tried the matcha, ube, and pandan flavors, and they were all SO good! I was especially glad they had the ube and pandan flavors available when I visited because they were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and had the perfect amount of sweetness. Definitely a must-try and a place I would come back to again and again!

Came to Matcha Maiko for dessert after lunch. I've been to this location a few times before and…read morehave always enjoyed their soft serve. I kept seeing their Mango Sticky Rice Pandan Soft Serve Parfait all over social media, so I knew I had to come try it. Honestly, it didn't really live up to my expectations. The mango sticky rice wasn't very warm, which took away from the overall dessert, and the pieces of mango were quite sour. I was hoping for sweeter mango to balance everything out. The pandan soft serve itself was pretty good and had a nice, strong pandan flavor. That was definitely my favorite part of the parfait. Overall, I liked the idea of the dessert and the combination of flavors, but the mango sticky rice portion was a little disappointing. I'd still come back for their matcha soft serve, but I probably wouldn't get this particular parfait again.

I've been a fan of Moment Matcha since they opened and stop by almost daily for my morning drink!…read more The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and I love all of their matcha options. The coconut matcha is definitely my favorite! Their matcha has the perfect balance--not overly sweet, just smooth, creamy, and delicious. Such a cute spot with great drinks and even better service!

This place is SO picturesque. It honestly feels like a Chinatown matcha place somehow got dropped…read moreinto Center City, and I mean that as a compliment. Very vibey, very cute, and definitely a place where you want to sit around for a while. I got the matcha, and it was really clean tasting and strong. I've definitely had stronger matcha at some other places, but I actually liked the balance here because it feels like a mix of Western and Asian tastes. It still tastes like matcha without being so intense that I feel like I'm drinking straight tea leaves. And they're playing Cantonese music in the background, so you really do get that little Chinatown feeling even though you're in Center City. I love those little details. It's definitely a little more expensive than your average cafe, and I think there's probably a bit of a premium for the location. But honestly, the quality is there. One of the biggest compliments I can give an Asian drink place is that I forgot to ask for less sugar and DIDN'T NEED TO. It wasn't overly sweet. Hallelujah. I've also seen people get flowers with their orders before, which is such a cute touch. I didn't get one this time, but it definitely adds to the whole aesthetic. I didn't try the gelato this time, but they have some really interesting flavors that I want to come back for. I saw flavors like rice and immediately thought, okay, I need to try this eventually. The place was pretty popular and there was a long line, but service was still fast, which I really appreciated. Nothing worse than a cute cafe with a huge line that takes forever, but they kept things moving. Overall, really cute place to chill, especially if you want something that feels a little more Asian-inspired without having to go all the way to Chinatown. I'll definitely be back for the gelato next time.

I'm happy to pay any price for an excellent cup of coffee and I don't think the $7+ they charge for…read morea pourover is unreasonable. I will come back and gladly pay that a few times a week if they resolve the following quality issue I noticed. The coffee is too weak. I have enjoyed many expensive light roast pourovers in cafes and have also honed in my at-home process. It should not be so weak. The volume is too low. A to-go cup should be at least 75% full in my opinion. Felt like a cortado. Increasing both volume and strength may require more beans (the main input cost) and possibly hotter water. I'm sorry but they have to do something about this. Giving five stars to not be a jerk but my true opinion is like 1.5 stars!

Needed a place for an hour or two of work, so I stopped by here since I haven't been before…read more First off, packed at 10 AM. Only one seat available by the window. Didn't get to testing the in-house wi-fi but the Comcast was available nearby. I ordered a chai latte since that's just what I've been ordering recently when I've already had my morning coffee, and just need a little bit more juice to get going. Flavor was good-- nothing stand out about it. I love the natural lighting in here. The quieter vibe and soft chatter of folks around the cafe made for a nice environment for working. A quick glance around showed that a lot of the tables are bit on the smaller side, so as long as you don't need too much space or have too large of a group, this should be a great place for you.

I seriously think this may be one of my favourite coffee shops. The service is wonderful, and they…read moredo their drinks well. There are few seatings inside, and few tables outside. I got their black sesame matcha with no sugar, and it was one of the best black sesame drink I had around here! Will definitely be back for more!

Got a blueberry latte The syrup had pieces of blueberry skin…read morein it so you know that it's real! It was not too sweet. The latte had almost a nutty black sesame flavor to it. This added an extra layer of flavor and interest The space inside is cute as well. There's not much seating space though

I really wanted to like this place; it's not bad but it's not great. I ordered a special item, the…read morecrème brûlée milk tea, and it tasted like straight up skim milk. It was disappointing because the presentation was beautiful. The ham and cheese croissant was also strangely flavorless, but I'm hoping that was just a one off. I've had a few different drinks from here and I'm waiting for one to stand out in a good way.

The strawberry matcha latte is delicious. The matcha might not be of the highest quality I have had…read morebut the strawberry added makes it. It is pretty sweet, but I like sweet drinks. My boyfriend seemed to like his Tiramisu latte as well, seeing that it was gone in under 5 minutes. He also likes his coffee sweet. I love to sit in the coffee shop and study. It is cozy and has quite a bit of seating. It's usually pretty quiet in there too.

Seaforest Bakery is such a cute small Korean-inspired bakery in the South Philly area. It's…read morehonestly really exciting seeing more Korean-inspired cafes and bakeries pop up around the city. I tried the gochujang scallion bun along with the banana matcha, and I enjoyed both of them. The flavors felt unique and different from the typical cafe menu you usually see around Philly. I will say it's definitely on the pricier side though, I paid almost $20 just for those two items. However, I still would come back because I did genuinely enjoy what I got and I'm interested in trying more of their pastries and drinks next time. The cafe itself is also much smaller, so I wouldn't really consider it the ideal place to sit and hang out with friends for a long time. It feels more like a quick stop for coffee and pastries, but still a really nice addition to the area.

2.5 rounded up…read more Whimsy decor with cute knicknacks around Line can be long they move VERY slowly. Cashier was cold (or I guess it's Philly so what can I expect, but the cute decor didn't line up with the vibe so I got cognitive dissonance) Music too loud and not in a coherent vibe so one second you'll have hiphop the next it's ballad. 3 seats inside Signs are very hard to read because they are arranged in a weird way and not lined up, you kinda have to stare at them for a while (is this intentional? Who knows) Food wise: it's fun, creative, and overpriced. for a place without seats, charging $5 for 1 cookie and $10 for 1 roll seemed high to me. Their signature fun drink (matcha banana milk) was forgettable (too banana-y, matcha was muted). It was fun for a one time thing but I probably will not bring visitors here nor coming back

Before walking to the train station to head back home to Washington, D.C., I stopped by Mr. Rabbit…read moreper a local's recommendation. The entire experience was excellent. Despite a line, it moved quickly thanks to the efficient and friendly staff. Going around lunch time, I ordered their lavender lemonade and focaccia ricotta open-faced sandwich, which was amazing! It comes with gigandes beans, peppa dew peppers, and chimichurri. So good! There's indoor and outdoor seating with outlets nearby and wifi.

I went here about a week from each other. Each time the service was good, accommodating, and…read morehelpful. There are enough tables inside, but it is not too large, however, there are plenty of tables outside (perfect on good and warm days). First time I got espresso tonic and it was well made (got a lemon curd danish as well). The second time I got grapefruit espresso tonic, strawberry matcha latte with pandan cold foam, and a pastry. I didn't taste much grapefruit in the espresso tonic, but I still liked it. My daughter got the strawberry matcha latte and said it was good. They also serve some house made sandwiches, maybe I will try those next time.

such a great little vietnamese cafe with amazing drinks!…read more i've had this cafe saved on my want-to-go list forever, and am so happy to have finally been able to go! i've been super into vietnamese iced coffee lately thanks to the sea market, and omg this place did not disappoint. i had the drippy because i wanted the original + a little more, and it was delicious! strong coffee but not too bitter, and the salt foam was a welcome addition. i came by when it was super hot (100+ degrees out) so this drink was the ideal way to cool down. i do feel that the store's AC was struggling to keep up, the cafe was a little warm to sit and chat. there's limited seating, but enough for a few groups. i was able to grab a table without many issues. definitely want to come by again, just wish it was closer to me!

The pink and white space is modern and very cute. There are two stools along the window and a few…read moretables with chairs and a long booth along the wall. The drinks range from $6 to 8, which is within the average for coffees, teas and lattes now. I opted for the 16oz original viet coffee and added salt cold foam (0.50 upcharge) They also have limited drinks such as the pandan coffee and matcha and banhi mi sandwiches. The ice to liquid ratio was ideal- the small ice kept my drink cold while I walking around Chinatown and didn't dilute the coffee. The cold foam had the perfect amount of salt and the coffee was bold and smooth. Lastly, foam also didn't degrade into my coffee after minutes! I hope I'm able to sleep later, hehe. If you are in need of pick me, drop in and stay drippy!