Nestled in the Bridgewater Falls shopping complex between the US Marines Recruiting Station and PearleVision Eye Center, this new novel business knows how to MILK a demographic and prime location. But what's the scoop, you ask? Here's the [boba] tea...
My family and I were eager to try MILK JAR and sample their rolled ice cream delights. But, these frosty creations come with a price tag that could make a cow leap over the moon. We coughed up a hefty $20.99 for three small cups of ice-milk stuff, generously sprinkled with the likes of Fruity Pebbles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Now, I'm not one to milk it, but that's utterly overpriced.
While we were eating our rolled ice milk and cereal thingies, a family of three came in to order what they dubbed the "Cereal Killer" specials. These poor souls shelled out $5.60 each for a combination of popular cereals, dry-mixed into a sealed bowl. Now, THAT would have brought out the tiger in me! And guess what? They even received a separate bottle of grocery store milk, poured into another sealed container, as if pouring your own milk has become a luxurious service. They walked away with a bag full of single-use plastic bowls and bottles for a grand total of $16.80. How are you going to eat that on-the-go? Not to mention it's June in Ohio and when you spill it in your car (and for that price)--I'd even cry over THAT spilled milk! I almost snapped, crackled, and POPPED! Maybe they were literally cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs? The struggle is real.
Now let's talk tea. This boba tea trend has taken the US by storm, leaving many like me scratching our heads like confused clowns juggling watermelons. Personally, I struggle to wrap my mind around the appeal of overspiced and savory drinks with tapioca fish eyes bobbing about. But hey, to each their own! I mean, when I was in college I thought Jagermeister tasted good. So Whatevs.
What's my final verdict on Milk Jar? As a self-proclaimed cereal connoisseur who can devour a salad bowl of Fruity Pebbles at 2 a.m. with a soup ladle, I can appreciate the concept. However, when it comes to forking over a fortune for lackluster ice cream, puzzling milk-pouring experiences, and a side dish of environmental guilt, I won't be moo-ving my way back anytime soon. Three stars for the yummy boxed cereal and the good time writing this review. However, if you're an unabashed Milk Jar aficionado, wear your JAR-HEAD status with pride! Just remember to double-check the door when your crew designs those snazzy t-shirts. Trust me, one wrong step to the left and you might find yourself on a different kind of adventure! read more