This place is amazing! Small hole in the wall but it's absolutely adorable inside. You walk into a…read moresmall cafe and you can pay extra with a $10 credit to get in the cafe. London fog is a dreamy earle grey with almond and your choice of milk. Afterwards getting my drink, with a reservation, we went into a corner and are greeted. Shoe covers are necessary and need to put on. Followed by hand sanitizer and your in the room. Lots of rescued cats with all different toys you can use to play with. A full one hour to play with the cats and even chat up with the amazingly sweet staff. I adore this place and really want to come again. Can't wait.

This place has been on my TODO list for a while and I'm soo very happy I finally made it. I had THE…read morebest time with the kittys! We came on a Thursday morning and there were a few other visitors but not crowded at all, which was nice. I can't say enough nice things about the staff. They were so friendly, helpful, and genuinely happy to be there. The place was spotless. I was surprised how incredibly clean it was, literally no cat hair anywhere, how is that possible!? I had a fleece jacket and there was zero hair stuck to it, how!?No animal/litterbox odor and fresh water bowls everywhere. There's a small L-shaped room on main floor with the cafe area. Once it's your time, they take you into a small room to put on shoe covers and hand sanitizer. Then you enter the main room where they give you a short intro/info on kittys and what you should/should not do. Downstairs is a larger room with more cute kittys! There are kitty toys on both floors and plenty of seating on chairs and benches or even the floor. You can tell the kittys are loved and well cared for. They're just so sweet and adorable and I'm dreaming of the next time I can go and get my kitty fix. - Reservations are required + waiver before your visit - $10 credit per person to use at cafe - you can order drinks and treats while playing with the kittys - the pasties were delicious! Chocolate croissant was gigantic! The kitty macaroon was too cute! - once you're in the kitty area you can't leave so make sure you have everything before entering - small book store in the cafe area - gift certificates available Parking not great as this is on Charles street. Try the side roads or walk a couple blocks to the Common garage.

Oh BOY you'll need your sunglasses on in this place. I had read that it was a stationery store so I…read moredropped in. They didn't have much stationery that I would use but they do carry the 'cutesy' theme which is popular right now. Service at the register was bubbly and I love all of the original artwork on the post cards and prints. Respectfully Reviewed.

Cute little shop filled with blind boxes and collectibles. I enjoyed the selection available though…read moremost of what I was looking for was sold out upon my visit. The employee working showed me around and offered items similar to what I was looking for. Great to be able to see popmart items in person. Prices are not much higher than what you might pay on popmart.

I've been to a lot of shops themed similarly, Teehee i must say has been the most clean, most…read moreorganized and most impressive wall of Sanrio haha least that i have been in. The others focus more on beauty products and some blind boxes and bathroom necessities. This store has a ton of cute things for your loved ones, a Photo Booth, cute tidbits for your tooth brushes, phone charms, art supplies etc. Now the BIG BIG hello kitty, Sanrio character plushes i think are $250+ but they are .. what one might think would be life size for what hello kitty would be haha. One staff member working, greeted as we walked in and overall nice. Appreciate how organized and clean the store is, makes it a breeze to navigate.

We were driving by and I noticed there was a store that had a GINORMOUS Hello Kitty in the…read morewindow... definitely had to stop, park, & check Teehee out! Teehee has everything Hello Kitty/Sanrio from plushies, pencil pouch cases, accessories, apparel, & more. I'm OBSESSED with their large Hello Kitties & little knick knacks. Very pricey though, in my opinion, but as expected. There's a couple stores similar Allston & Chinatown (Tao's & Reiwatakiya), but Teehee has much more for options if you're looking for Sanrio.

Tea-Do came in clutch during a cloudy day. The place was nicely decorated and cozy, perfect for…read moreboth talking about life with friends and getting work done alone. The fruit drinks were all amazing, and I'll definitely be coming back to try others. It's nice to sip and get caffeinated while knocking out some story-writing. The food was also surprisingly great. We got the karaage and takoyaki, and wow, I didn't know a boba place could do those that well. Toby was very personable. He made sure we were all taken care of, and everything came out quickly. He also overheard us talking about basketball and gave us great tips. Turns out, he was a hooper back in the day. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and are looking for a regular spot to frequent and do work/kick it.

Loved our drinks here. Boba is proper texture, you can adjust sweetness level, and the dragon drink…read more(I forget the name) with boba, grass jelly, and azuki bean with oat milk was really good. Wish we got some of the street food snacks because they looked delicious too.

Originally my friend and I came to try the boozy ice cream, but we ended up just going with the…read moreregular ice cream. Why potentially ruin the ice cream anyway? I really enjoyed their selection of flavors, especially the pandan and ube. It's always fun to try something different, especially Asian-inspired flavors. The employee scooping the ice cream was friendly and let us try a few samples. The vibes were really cool, a mix of an ice cream shop and a bar. The bathroom was especially fun, with its eclectic decorations. I would totally come back to try some more flavors!

Yes, yes, and yes! Earnest Drinks is really such a hidden gem. I had a craving for ice cream just…read morenow and went over and got a small, with two scoops--one Brown sugar Poptart and the other the bourbon cornbread. First of all, their small is larger than it looks and it was only just over $5! I was like, "That's all?!" Secondly, they have unique flavors and combinations, from ube to pandan to brown sugar poptart. Thirdly, I loved my ice cream! They were flavorful and fun. The poptart one was like an explosion of sweetness, and I don't even like actual poptarts so they improved upon the food version of them significantly! They also have a cocktail menu and a handful of light food options like tater tots. I'm actually annoyed I didn't come here sooner, but now I know!

I saw Pixlcat on TikTok a few months ago and had it on my list, and I discovered it at the farmer's…read moremarket by chance walking around Newbury today! Obviously there was no seating due to this being a pop-up, but the service was phenomenal with the cashier being super friendly and well-versed in the store's products. This was right by the Boston Public Library, which made it perfect for a light snack; I believe they're here every Tuesday and Friday. The cashier recommended the Honeycomb Dopo Panna Latte and the Ube Butter Mochi, so I got those and two other butter mochi flavors. Honeycomb Latte (8/10): The first few sips of this were AMAZING-creamy, nutty, caramel-y, and sweet with slight textured bits that I assume were honeycomb. I think I didn't fully stir bc the drink became much more bland and tasted like very lightly sweetened/flavored milk after the first few sips. The drink was a bit hard to stir due to the large ice cubes and the cream being at the top. Overall, not bad going off of the first few sips and giving benefit of the doubt with my partial stirring. Chocolate Butter Mochi (10/10): My favorite of the three! Strikes a great balance between the signature bouncy texture of butter mochi and the breadiness of a muffin without being dry or hard at all. Subtle chocolate taste yet just the right amount! Black Sesame Butter Mochi (9.3/10): They really nailed the black sesame flavor! Not overwhelming, seeds added some nice texture. Felt ever so slightly less bouncy than the chocolate mochi, but still great texture. Knocked down based off personal preference, not the quality of the mochi. Ube Butter Mochi (9.2/10): Felt lighter than the black sesame mochi, which was nice! The frosting on top adds sweetness; not sure I really felt the ube flavor come through that clearly, but still a good mochi overall. Knocked down due to personal preference (slightly too sweet, flavor not as easily identifiable), not the quality of the mochi.

Thoroughly surprised by their matcha! It had the grassy taste but the bearable yummy mix that…read moretastes high quality. My favorite is the ube and the strawberry. The strawberry flavoring was very subtle but still good nonetheless. I got the sampler that came with three butter mochi: ube, original, and black sesame. It was chewy and soft and my favorite was the ube.

Always buzzing. Always met with smiles from behind the counter. The people are super nice, the…read morecoffee is always great and a bunch of stuff happens all the time around them. Just a few days back, loungy vibes was provided by a local dj. Need a coffee in porter sq? Stop by.

Zing is unlike any other café. It's a 3-in-1 experience. A three-fer if you will. Up front, it's a…read morebustling café with communal tables of all sizes (think Barnes & N. vibes)- people sip, chat and type away. Keep walking and it transforms into a bookstore and beyond that, you'll notice small vintagey stalls selling clothing, jewelry and tchotchkes. We stopped by over Labor Day weekend while in town helping our kid furniture shop for her second apartment (the first one was a disaster back in May). My kid went for an iced coffee with almond milk and I had the Mexican hot chocolate. The texture was spot on, but the heavy hand with allspice or nutmeg ended up overpowering the chocolate itself. Service is nice though.

I love this place...they have everything and prices are moderate. Sales associate is very nice and…read moreaccommodating...a must to check out

I stumbled upon this store recently and absolutely loved it. They sell an assortment of household…read moreitems and souvenir's. The store is quite spacious and very tidy. the staff were exceptionally nice and very welcoming. If you're going to support a local business then please consider it being Essex Corner.