The best quality boba drinks in the country. The Bambu chain is the top place is get any kind of…read moreboba drink. The mango smoothie is my fav it's really thick with real mangos. I love the refresher drinks with the basil seeds. I sub any boba pearls for the red jelly water chestnuts aka red tapioca with water chestnuts - the crunch is delish. I can't get boba anywhere but here. It's the absolute best!

I ordered the #10 and a pandan waffle…read more Both were delicious! I loved the textures of the pandan jelly and red tapioca in the #10. For the waffle, I loved the pandan flavor, crunch on the outside, and mochi-like texture inside . It was really good, and I should've gotten a 2nd one .

Fantastic first experience. Friendly staff, reasonably priced, delicious tea. Space is decent,…read morethough I'm a to-go guy so didn't really get a great look around. Would recommend.

The roasted oolong milk tea with grass jelly (% sweet, less ice) was delicious. Inside, there…read morewasn't too much space to sit and hang out, but it's right next to a climbing gym and a nice-ish outdoor area. Parking is a little tricky. Service was relatively fast and friendly. My friend got the Thai tea with boba, which was not like typical Thai tea I'm used to, and the boba was a bit too soft for my liking. Overall, it was still a solid tea experience and I'd definitely come back.

An anniversary weekend getaway means dessert, and for us, that means a trip to Waffle Bar! It's one…read moreof our favorite spots, and no matter how many times we go, we still get excited like kids in a candy store. This time (and every other time), I treated myself to the Strawberry Dream--a heavenly combo of fluffy waffles, fresh strawberries, and the perfect drizzle of sweetness. Hubby went for the PB Love, which was pure peanut butter bliss! Every bite was chef's kiss perfection. If you haven't been to Waffle Bar yet, what are you waiting for? It's a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Love this place! Who doesn't love fluffy bubble waffles topped with ice cream. Drinks are tasty too!read more

Location: Eat Street Crossing (Nicollet -- Minneapolis)…read more I couldn't find the Yelp page to the one located in Eat Street Crossing off Nicollet. I just want to give a shout out to the employee that was working on a weekday mid-afternoon for his professionalism and approachable-ness. When I went to the location at Mall of America, it didn't seem like they have alternative milk. The employees at the MOA where to themselves. I'm lactose intolerant. This guy at Eat Street Crossing asked if I had any questions, which I ask if the drinks can be made with almond or soymilk, he said yes and just to let him know which drink. I ordered the tiger creme brulee drink and it was delicious. He did let me know there was some dairy, which I can tolerate, but that experience made a difference, because I'd probably walk away if he didn't check in.

I was looking for a nice spot with coffee and some seating in a Sunday afternoon and Niko Niko was…read moreperfect! They have bubble tea, liege waffles, fun tiramisu and Creme brûlée desserts and Vietnamese coffee. It was pretty quiet and laid back. Would recommend :) also the boba has a nice sweet chewy flavor

As one of the few, if not the only place, that has nasi lemak, this establishment does a great job…read morein providing dishes that range from Chinese to Malaysian to Singaporean cultures. I believe that since COVID they have transitioned to takeout only, and it's great to see that the business is still thriving even if they are still operating under the takeout only model despite how the world has evolved away from the pandemic. For the few dishes that I came here for, qualities varied, with some dishes lacking flavor while others simply sloppily created. The Hainanese chicken relied solely on the extra dipping sauces for flavor while the chicken itself had no flavor alone. The nasi lemak had good flavor mainly because of the sambal, and the chicken had good texture. I didn't see any peanuts in the dish, which I thought was needed for nasi lemak. The sizzling beef and ginger scallion duck had pretty expected flavor because of their ingredients, meaning that what they looked like was what they tasted like, if that makes sense. When I got food from there a second time 4 months later, overall the food was better. The chili tofu wasn't spicy at all even if I asked for spicy in my original order. The char kway teow had both good flavor and soft texture, allowing a positive tasting experience. The sambal shrimp had a good amount of vegetables and not enough shrimp, and had very good flavor because of the sambal infused with the dish. Because their menu is huge, I think they have an adequate selection of options that can serve customers of all kinds. Even though this is not one of my favorite spots within the Twin Cities, the dishes they have already solidifies this establishment as a "must not miss" within the area.

We had a delicious takeout meal from Peninsula! I gifted my husband a passport to Eat Street…read morerestaurants this year, and Peninsula was high on my list of places to try. At the time, I didn't realize it was take out only. However, it worked out for us to pick it up as we headed to a friend's house for dinner. We ordered: BBQ Pork Lo Mein - simple and classic, not much for veggies Spicy Basil Beef - delicious, could be spicier Pineapple Chicken - think on sweet and sour sauce but tasty Spicy Tofu - SO good, their tofu is made in house! Crispy outside, soft inside Roti Canai - amazing! No wonder this is a top rec on Yelp Dumplings - average but good! Chicken Rice - We didn't realize each dish came with rice, so we ordered this but so glad we did - it had amazing flavor. Pick up process was very easy - they have their system down. Highly recommend supporting this locally owned spot next time you're craving takeout!

Have had a couple of good experiences here, I like their Thai milk tea and the staff are nice. I…read morehate their straws. I love the intent of reducing plastic, but I have spilled tea, broken straws, and stained more than one shirt now. I am no bubble tea novice, and their straws are the worst. Also, order accuracy is 50/50, which in this case is not the end of the world, but I do order it a certain way for a reason, and it is a bummer when you don't get it as requested. Overall though it is a 4, and I will be back.

Great selection of teas. Lots of options for boba. Super delicious. Good space to work as well.read more

This is my second time at L2 at Tii Cup and have enjoyed myself both times…read more To start I think this is just such a fun idea. I love boba and a little alcy boba is so fun and unique (in the US at least). I also love that there is an option for food there as well, though I haven't actually tried any of it yet. Just nice to have food option! I went for the Valentine's specials that were donating part of profits to Immigrant Law Center of MN (woohoo go Tii Cup for doing what you can!). We came during trivia so there was a bit of a wait to be seated, but we got in after 30ish minutes. We just waited downstairs, which was nice because same building obviously. I got a cocktail that I cannot actually remember anymore (a good reminder to do reviews ASAP) :( I remember it was fruity (strawberry?), light, and yummy. My friend got the Golden Raspberry Beret which was more whiskey heavy. I liked it though, good amount of raspberry and cream and the popping strawberry boba were sooo good! The place itself is just too cute with its cozy lighting and plants! I can't wait until it's nice out again and we can sit on the balcony.

This place has two floors, first floor is your regular boba shop, second floor is a boba bar! And…read morethere's a little balcony on the second floor with an igloo for outdoor seating even in the winter. Stopped in for Valentine's Day special drinks at the bar, we came right when trivia was happening on a Sunday night so it took a while to get a table but we were able to wait downstairs and get some regular boba drinks. I got an Ube Twister with Coconut Snow and added Lychee popping boba, completely delicious. About 30-40 min later we got seated upstairs in the bar after being added to the waitlist by phone number. Super cute place, very cozy and low light. My drink was something with Japanese whiskey, raspberry, and popping boba. A bit heavy on the whiskey for my taste but my friend's fruity little cocktail was much better. Sadly we were seated after the kitchen closed so we didn't get to try any of the food, but will definitely be back!

Fun fact: Quang is as old as I am, established in 1989 it's truly a childhood staple of mine. We…read moregrew up going here every Sunday after church so there's so much nostalgia coming here. We used to go when they were across the street in the small space. To me this is the OG Vietnamese place to recommend when people ask where to get great Vietnamese food. Food is always good and service is great. It has been a long time since I've been here and I'm glad to see they still have a lot of options available, even weekend specials. I had to taste the banh cuon since that is a weekend specials and not easily found in restaurants. It did not disappoint. The nuoc mam was perfect. Filling was good but I wish there were more fresh herbs for garnish. Bun Bo hue was filled with meat and protein!! I can't believe how much was in there. I normally don't like a ton of meat but this was so tender I ate it all. Pho was good. Broth had a strong star anise flavor but I like that. The mi hoanh ton soup was good but not the best. The wontons were huge! I appreciate the amount of protein in it. Cream cheese wontons flavor was good, wish there was more than 4 pieces per order though. Nem nuong serving size was pretty small. Wish we would've ordered the nem nuong spring rolls instead. Bubble tea tasted like strawberry milk, very sweet. Not my favorite but my daughter gave it 10/10. Salmon rice was good, we were able to add eggs for $4. The chili oil is very hot so be careful how much you add. 4% discount if you pay in cash. Gratuity added for parties of 5 or more. Easy to grab to go at the front if you are in a rush. We grabbed more to go after we ate too. The tri color dessert was ok, not my favorite but I liked the sweetness of the coconut milk in there. We grabbed a banh mi that was ready to go and that was good! Bread was crispy, but maybe too much bread ratio to filling. Banh bao was massive too, expensive for $8.

Got a table right away on a Sunday for dinner…read more The cream cheese wontons came out quick and were hot, just lacked a little crisp. Lots of cream cheese ratio. Buon Bo Hue was spicy, had a good amount of meat. Pho broth was flavorful and passed for good pho. I hated the bowl, it is so narrow and you can barely fit any additional toppings. Nem Nuong was underwhelming, a lot smaller than expected. Banh Cuon is a weekend special. They were pretty thick and didn't absorb much of the sauce but had a good balance of filling and toppings. There was an automatic tip for a party of 5 and you save 4% if you pay in cash

One of my favorite bubble tea spots in the Twin Cities! Their jasmine milk tea has a good strong…read moretea flavor, and I also really enjoy all of the yakult options. They have a large variety of topping options, including tea jelly that is super yummy. Pricing is reasonable and parking is only street parking (but has never been super difficult). Staff is always nice despite how packed the place usually is.

This is conveniently located with parking in the front and a garage. Park in the garage, is it is…read morefree. There is nice seating for independent folks studying. The price is $5.75 for most of the drinks if they include boba. Base price is $5 for the smallest size. The brown sugar boba was pleasant in that many spots give you milk as a base and not tea. This came with tea but didnt look like the photos on their menu. The tea was a weak but a fine overall and fast service. Taro milk tea was spot on.

I ordered Crème Brûlée soufflé pancakes, they were delish!…read more First time trying soufflé pancakes, they were just as amazing as they look! Fluffy, bouncy, eggy, delicious. The pancakes themselves aren't very sweet which really balances the sweet toppings on the Crème Brûlée. When I visited, there was no line at 5pm on a Saturday so service was quick and staff let me know the pancakes would take ~15 min which was accurate. The space itself is pretty small so seating options are limited and a bit cramped. The price on the pancakes was a bit steep at 15.99 but would totally get these again because it's such a unique experience!

My friend and I saw this restaurant on TikTok and wanted to check it out. I was a bit underwhelmed…read more I thought my chicken basil pesto crepe was good, but the chicken strips did seem like they were frozen ones from the store and just heated up. In my opinion, strawberry cream soufflé pancake was alright. It wasn't the best soufflé pancake I had, but it was very average. Also, the ube latte tasted a bit artificial. The restaurant had some quirky decorations and aesthetic. I did appreciate how it felt like a "hole in a wall" type of place and our service was quick and fast. I don't know if I'll be back, but I'm glad I did check it out. It's so cool to see places like this pop up in the Twin Cities!