There aren't a lot of boba places east of Cincinnati. Or at least in Batavia (zero actually). So…read moreluckily I found Boba house within the mint bistro restaurant. We came here after dinner and I just wanted matcha milk tea with boba and I have to say that their boba quality is the best boba quality so far I've had here in Cincinnati. It had such a good texture, a good chew, and it was actually flavorful. The milk tea itself was good but I think it was most likely a pre-powdered mix like I've seen at other places. I'm used to the from scratch type in Southern California. Anywho I'm very happy that this is a 10 minute drive for me versus a 30 minute drive so I'll be coming back here again for the Boba.

So I spent some time trying to figure out just where this place was before i checked yelp and saw…read moreMint Bistro in the photos. It's inside the restaurant! I was sad I already had grabbed dinner because Mint Bistro looked and smelled amazing. The fact that I could also have high quality boba with my meal is always a plus. They were busy but they still let me order boba from the host desk, and had it ready super fast for me. The cups are so cute too! rounded bottoms make them more aesthetically pleasing than your average boba cup. Both the tea and boba were clearly of great quality and I can't wait to go back and actually try the food. I'll add a recipe for the bistro when i do!

Cute little dessert spot in mason! They have so many options to choose from like rolled ice creams,…read moremilk tea, binksu, cereals etc. The place also had cute merchandise that they were selling and on the whole it was a nice experience. Loved our ice cream!!

Ceylon black milk tea 50% sweet wasn't bad, still on the sweeter side though. Went for the grass…read morejelly since not every place has it, but it wasn't really up to par. It broke into a bunch of little chunks and was more sweet than any other flavor it normally would have. Would go again, but to try the milk tea with a different topping.

This is the second worst milk tea shop in the US I've tried and I just wish they revisit their…read morebusiness vision or dedicate their trade on sweetened drinks. Just leave milk tea out of it. I was expecting the Taiwanese style boba milk tea with fragrant strong aroma of tea. Their milk tea drinks are bland, thin, diluted, lacks the aromatic tea flavor and just plain unauthentic. I would never waste my money here again.

Tea was pretty dilute and half ice tasted like it was just topped out instead with tap water. Cups…read morearen't sealed with film so you can't shake up the tea before drinking. Server seemed co fused about order and didn't ask about/appeared confused when asked to add boba.

Ordered: brown sugar bubble milk tea Parking: street parking…read moreor parking lot I was in the area and wanted to try a new bubble tea. This is a cute shop near UC and they have post it notes to draw and decorate the shop. They were not busy, I ordered on a kiosk and my drink was ready within minutes. The boba was nice and chewy. I drink was average overall, I wished it had more ice, the flavor was average.

I like Drop In Tea. It is in such a convenient location around UC, so those around campus (which…read moreare probably a great target market for this type of tea) can stop by for some affordable treats. There are many options for the drinks (milk-based tea or fruit base, etc)..and, if you want, you can customize it however you like your drinks (ice, sweetness, topping, etc), too. I had a large brown sugar milk tea and thought it tasted good. I don't like my tea too sweet, and I found 30% sugar perfect (not too plain and not too sweet either). The boba that came with it was still bouncy and had the right chewy (and not soggy) consistency. The tea itself was probably around $7. But for the whole grand scheme of how fast prices are rising these days due to inflation, I thought the prices were still more stomach-able (is that even a word?) among students /crowds looking for quick snacks/something light. The only things that may be less optimal were: 1) small store size (there weren't many seats inside the store; so chances are you are going to take it to go) and 2) they didn't seem to have hot options (you can sure ask them..but I'm not sure how that will taste)..so this shop may not be a great idea when it's super cold outside/in the winter.

My first visit was amazing!!!!! I was so impressed with the texture, and how the rolled ice cream…read morewas not too sweet. Matthew helped pick out the perfect flavor, Pick Up Lime. Wow!! Friendly service and great mid afternoon treat!

I had been wanting to come here for a while! They have all the trendy snacks. My kids got the…read morecereal. They have huge portions. I wish they made a smaller size option. The rolled ice cream was something I had tried before. I never thought about it but tis super sweet and I think the extra sugar helps them get a creamier texture. I got the bingsu. Again only giant portions. The texture was crazy. It's not super sweet and the toppings are fun but there wasn't enough. It's was fun but not an all the time thing.

Being originally from California, this has been one of the most authentic boba drinks I've had in…read moreCincy. Each time the drinks are consistently delicious and the owner/staff are very welcoming! Highly recommend.

Super friendly staff and owner. She is passionate about her business, which I love!…read moreGreat location and tons of different drink options. I got a mango soy milk tea with boba and lychee jelly on her recommendation. Super refreshing for a warm day!

Excellent bubble tea with a variety of flavors. Our go to's are the brown sugar, cinnamon chai,…read morewatermelon slush, and mango slush! The decor inside is beautiful (and very social media friendly if you like photo ops!). They have great selection of games to play for kids and adults alike, as well as some Asian snacks and random collector items / keychains to buy. Service is always fantastic - everyone is so kind and provide excellent customer service!

Stopped in for a quick bubble tea. Service was good -- only one server was on duty that day, but…read moreshe was keeping up with all the customers. We enjoyed our teas - there was variety to choose from. Can't remember what my daughters got (one had a brûlée topping), but I had a tasty a Thai tea. A few tables are arranged against one wall, and we sat for a hit before taking our teas to go. Plenty of parking in the strip mall lot.

I'm a huge rolo fan, so when I saw Rolo ice cream I was excited!!!! I was very disappointed, first…read moreI payed $4.87 plus tax for a 14ounce tub, there was only 2 mini rolo's in it and if it had Carmel swirls in it I didn't taste any I will never buy again and I suggest other to do the same.

You'd think as a millenial I'd be a semi-trendy person. News flash, people: I am not. One of the…read morenewer ice cream trends is flash freezing ice cream with different candies and nuts and rolling it up. I was not necessarily on this train but I was intrigued. What's the texture like? Is the taste different? There were so many questions I needed answered. Yolo Rollo is located in one of the center stalls inside Kenwood Towne Center. I ditched Auntie Anne's (big mistake because Annie is the real MVP) in lieu of trying Yolo. The concept is simple enough. Pick your flavor, one mix-in, and one topping. The downfall is that it's $6. That seems to be excessive for what you get. I decided to go for it anyhow. I chose vanilla with Oreo mix in and a brownie on top. The time it takes to create the ice cream is longer than one would think. They take the cream flavor of choice and spread it out, waiting for it to freeze up. They then add your mix in and roll it together. At the end, they add your topping and sauce of choice. The final product looks like much more than it actually is. You get multiple "rolls" of ice cream with your mix in, and a healthy portion of your topping to garnish. The flavor of the actual ice cream is awful. It tastes like what happens when you accidentally leave the lid off your ice cream before putting it back in the freezer (aka freezer burn). The mix in flavor is non-existent and the sauce (I chose caramel) that they put on top is scant. The brownies that I chose tasted like the artificial crap you find in sketchy convenience stores off the highway. I wasn't expecting a gourmet dessert, but I at least wanted something that didn't make me feel like I had just bathed in chemicals. I finished approximately six bites of my ice cream concoction before I gave up. At first I gave Yolo 3 stars because I thought it was strictly a family owned operation and I like to give locally ran businesses the benefit of the doubt. I then found out that Yolos are locally owned franchises and my guilt faded immediately. The next time I'm at the mall and want a sweet treat I'll reach for a cinnamon sugar pretzel. #yolo