Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #95…read more I loved the Rabbit Rabbit Tea in LQA from my very first visit. It firmly sits at my #2 favorite boba shop out of the 91 places I've visited in and around Seattle. I found out that they had another location in Issaquah and I made it a point to visit after hiking in the area over the weekend. This particular location shares a storefront with a Taiwanese restaurant, One N Half Lab, which I will definitely have to try in the future. This means there's plenty of seating, making it a great place to relax while sipping on drinks. Ordering is simple on the kiosk right in front, and unlike many other boba shops in the area, employees are available for questions. Iron Buddha Thick Milk Tea, 50% Sugar, 30% Ice w/ Boba ($6.90) - We were told that the "thick milk tea" is much richer than the normal milk tea due to the addition of cheese foam in the drink. That's pretty accurate. This drink is extremely luscious and rich, but the problem with cheese foam is that it completely takes over the entire drink, making it taste like the stinky and salty cheese. That's why it's usually used as a topping rather than being mixed in from the start. The delicate Iron Buddha flavors are unfortunately completely obliterated here. Thirty percent ice isn't quite enough to completely cool down the drink, although it's almost there. Unlike the Rabbit Rabbit in Seattle, this location doesn't offer honey boba and instead only has either regular boba or brown sugar. For this drink we went with the regular, which is definitely on the softer end of things, with a soft velvety exterior but an interior that's nice to chew on. It's definitely from a long soak in a sugar solution, making the pearls quite sweet. It's not too soft to be unlikable. Milk Tea Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 3.5/5 Japanese Buckwheat Milk Tea, 25% Sugar, 30% Ice w/ Brown Sugar Boba ($6.45) - I usually love drinking true teas only (as opposed to tisanes), but i make an exception for buckwheat. The buckwheat tea that Rabbit Rabbit serves is exceptional. It's smooth, rich, nutty and toasty in flavor with the right thickness from the addition of creamer that doesn't overwhelm the flavor. I typically find that Rabbit Rabbit's brown sugar boba is sweeter than honey or regular boba, so I get the drink less sweet, in this case 25% sugar. It adds up to about the same sweetness level as 50% with the other boba types. The brown sugar boba is very soft, much more so than the normal boba with an exterior being almost too soft, approaching mushy, but somehow also has a bit of a grainy feel on the tongue. It doesn't feel great on the tongue but is fine to chew through. Milk Tea Rating: 5/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 Unfortunately I don't think this Rabbit Rabbit is nearly as good as the one in Queen Anne. It's still probably a good choice for Issaquah, and considering that they serve some really delicious looking Taiwanese food, I'd certainly return. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

70 minutes for lunch in a five-table restaurant. And they kept the tip…read more We came to Rabbit Rabbit Yea on Gilman at 12:45 PM for lunch with our two elementary-school-aged kids. We did not get our food until 1:55 PM. Seventy minutes later. Meanwhile, people who arrived and ordered after us were getting their food. Eventually we learned what happened: apparently our order ticket had fallen off in the kitchen, and our food wasn't actually being made until roughly an hour after we ordered. Mistakes happen. A ticket getting lost isn't even the part that bothers me most. What is astonishing is the complete lack of awareness of the customers sitting in the restaurant. This is a tiny place with maybe five tables. How do you not notice that one table, with two children, has been sitting there for an hour while everyone around them is being served? By the time the problem was finally acknowledged, our kids were literally crying because they were so hungry. And after realizing they'd left a family waiting for an hour because of their mistake, what did the restaurant do to make it right? Nothing. No snack or appetizer for the hungry kids while we waited. No discount. No refund. No comped item. Not even an offer to refund the tip. We simply received the food we'd paid for 70 minutes after ordering it. That last part particularly irritates me because Rabbit Rabbit Yea asks you to tip at the kiosk when you place your order, before you've received any service at all. So I had already tipped for service that turned out to be exceptionally poor. Once the experience was over, there was no way to reflect that in the tip, and despite knowing how badly they'd handled our order, they made no effort to adjust or refund it. If a restaurant wants customers to tip before receiving service, then it should take some responsibility when the service spectacularly fails. I don't expect restaurants to be perfect. I do expect them to pay attention to the people sitting in their dining room and make a reasonable effort to fix things when they mess up. Waiting 70 minutes for lunch with two hungry children in a restaurant this small, while watching customers who came later eat before us, is unacceptable. I would absolutely not recommend coming here during lunch when there is any kind of crowd. The food isn't worth this level of service.

It's been a while since I've visited regent bakery, so seeing one in issaquah was a pleasant…read moresurprise! The area was smaller than expected, but clean with a limited selection of bakeries and lots of cake slices. I was surprised to see how expensive the cakes were, even some of my favorite breads like the coconut cream were closer to $4 each! Unfortunately, given the current economy, I believe this is now the standard cost of dessert breads. I got two breads and one drink! The green tea bun was great- there was a generous amount of filling, and the combo of mochi with cream was very satisfying. The pineapple bun was also delicious, I loved that there was filling inside which kind of reminded me of a cocktail bun/custard bun. Both breads had the standard Asian bakery texture that I love- soft, chewy, and not too sweet or dense. The milk tea flavor was a great combo, though I found the drink to be pretty sweet at 50%. Of the two pastries, the green tea is my favorite! Overall, the bakery tasted as good as I remembered. However, given its prices, I don't see myself coming back often.

Great cakes! I recommend the mango mousse and chestnut ones. Nice balance of cream and flavors…read morewithout being too sweet, and soft sponges (why I love Asian cakes). I've also stopped by for boba a couple times and the drinks have always been tasty. Friendly staff and quick service as well. The shop is in a shopping plaza so lots of parking in the front

The best and freshest drinks. They make all their own syrups and the boba is so fresh it melts in…read moreyour mouth. The coffee they use is amazing, bold but not over powering

Bobae Coffee & Tea is a popular spot for boba, treats and all things sweet in the Seattle area…read more Like its Kirkland location, this Issaquah one offers all the yummy favorites and their seasonal donuts, which are a must when they're available. Located in a small business strip in Issaquah across from the Gilman Village, parking is easy to find in the lot, but it can be limited with the space and other businesses around. Inside, the shop is very cute, with pastel decore, velvet seats and tables, and plenty of places for photo ops. I ordered the ube matcha latte and the seasonal pandan donut, which were both good. I love ube, so was glad to know that they make their own ube flavoring here, which was the best part of the drink. I also liked the pandan donut, but it was very sweet and rich. The menu offers a lot to choose from, with different drinks and treats, including those you can see in the case, such as the ube cookie, ube basque cheesecake, etc. Glad to know Bobae has another spot on the Eastside, making it easy for me to get to.

One frozen slice cost them 7 customers + more We came to…read moreTimeless Tea Dessert Cafe in Issaquah as a group of seven to celebrate a birthday and enjoy dessert together. Each of us ordered a slice of crepe cake, which felt like a perfect way to end the night. Out of the seven slices, my husband's slice was still frozen in the middle. I walked up to the counter where two young guys were working and politely asked if we could get a different slice, since everyone else was already seated and eating. Instead of acknowledging me, they immediately started speaking Chinese to each other without even a simple "one moment" or any indication they were discussing the issue, so I eventually just walked back to our table. About five minutes later, after they had apparently consulted with a woman in the back, one of the guys finally came over and told us they would not exchange the slice because my husband had already tried it. We were all just sitting there, honestly dumbfounded. A basic level of customer service would have been to apologize and swap one slice of cake, especially when you have a whole group there to celebrate. You didn't just refuse to replace a frozen slice of cake--you lost seven customers over the way you handled it. We will not be coming back.

Been here a couple of time; i wouldve given them a lower star review if it after the first visit…read more The second visit was much better. This is your usual boba tea shop that you order via kiosk. This time around the service was really fast. What we got: Pop corn chicken (4/5) Wayyyy better than the first time i had it. You can actually taste the marinade and the meats are tender. Green tea w/ lychee jelly (3.5/5) Your typical green tea drink. Milk tea w/ pudding (4/5) Good drink; 75% sugar level was perfect! Overall its a nice boba spot that over varieties of drinks and snacks.

I visited Happy Lemon on a rainy Saturday afternoon. There was one other person in front of me but…read morethe staff seemed really busy with other orders so it took a little bit to get my order in. A line was quickly forming but the employees seemed to manage it well. Once I did place my order I only had to wait a few minutes for the drink to come out. I ordered an iced Classic Boba Tea and thought it was really good! I'm excited to come back and order some other items on their menu. They had a decent amount of seating too so it would be a good spot to sit and enjoy your drink with friends. I enjoyed my experience here and would recommend it to others.

Delicious milk teas, boba, and bubble waffles! The menu is a bit overwhelming but lots of yummy…read moreoptions. Friendly staff and clean tables. Love all the art. The parking lot can sometimes get a bit claustrophobic.

We absolutely love One N Half Lab! The food is so delicious and authentic--it really reminds me of…read morethe flavors of Taiwan. The thousands egg congee and noodle , and Taiwanese popcorn chicken are especially yummy, and everything we tried was flavorful and satisfying. The service is also wonderful. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. We're so happy to have such a great Taiwanese restaurant in Issaquah! We will definitely be coming back and bringing our family and friends. Highly recommend One N Half Lab!

It's a relaxing place to eat, with soft Chinese music and a clean interior. The service is quick,…read moreand the cashier is friendly. Lu rou fan bento - "Braised Pork Belly" (4/4) The portion size is generous and includes all the elements you'd expect from authentic Taiwanese lu rou fan, or braised pork rice. The fresh vegetables, including pickled radish and cabbage, are tasty and pair nicely with half an egg, tofu, and corn. The dish lacks some of the bold Taiwanese flair I was hoping for, but it's still a solid meal. Popcorn Chicken (4/4) Freshly made and served piping hot, the popcorn chicken has a nearly perfect batter with a light, tender crust. However, the chicken itself is slightly dry. Traditionally, this dish is served with fried basil and optional chili powder for extra spice, but neither was included. Iron Buddha Milk Tea (5/5) I ordered this with 50% sweetness, and it tasted amazing! It was slightly creamy, with a well-balanced milk-to-tea ratio, a wonderful aroma, and a subtle tea aftertaste. Milk tea can be quite pricey these days, so it was refreshing to find such a delicious one for only $5.25.

decided to revisit this place 2 years after my first visit, and I like the new changes. There are…read moremore food combo options, and they have creative new custom drinks with different fruit and tea combos. Of course prices went up (from sauce being 75 cents to now being 1$) but that's to be expected. The cashier is friendly and fast with making the orders, and the seating area is nice and clean. The taste of the fries and popcorn chicken is pretty decent, with the fries tasting fresher and the popcorn chicken not being dry on the inside. Given the improvements, I will definitely be back to try more of their fruit drink combos!

Normally I think this is a good place to get bobba, but today I had a horrible experience. I was on…read moremy way to throw out the garbage and wanted to stop by before they closed. I saw a family of 5 walk into BBK right in front of me and I knew I would have a minute to throw away the garbage before ordering. I threw away what I needed to and by the time I returned the family was still ordering. It took them and few minutes to wrap up and pay and when they finished I stepped up to order and the employee told me they were closed. She had just taken an order 10 seconds ago, the doors were unlocked, and I had been waiting for 2 minutes behind them. Not to forgo, the employee and I made eye contact while I was in line and she did not mention that she would not be servicing me- just let me stand there waiting and then told me she wouldn't help me once the family had finished. I work super close and getting bobba is always a treat. Today I was bringing it over to a friend who I hadn't seen in a few months, and I was very excited. Now, I'm upset and feel disrespected.

Lovely spot of pan Asian eats but lots of good Vietnamese and Taiwanese noodle dishes. Good seating…read moreinside and on nice days the patio is an oasis! I liked my Taiwanese style beef noodles and the pho is good too. Staff is super friendly and really good about getting food out quickly; they don't check on you a ton but easy to flag down.

I was walking out from their cute little feng shui-inspired court yard after dozens of times having…read moregrabbed a boba or bite to eat and realized I'd never reviewed this fine cafe. There is nothing boastful about it, the owner can be a little militant and he might have intimidated me the first time I went in, but I'm sure he is a softie at heart. The rest of the staff is sweet. And one thing is for sure they work hard and really make delightful Asian fusion mostly Vietnamese inspired dishes. I love the matcha with boba milk tea. I find it so refreshing and almost a meal in itself. I am also partial to the Banh mi and pork belly bun sandwiches. The sandwiches are perfectly seasoned and their pickled ingredients give it the right tang. The bread on the Banh mi is light, crispy and fresh. I actually haven't tried anything else because I'm always needing something quick to go. Next time I may have to sit and enjoy a meal and boba. And I'll add photos next time.

Super friendly staff and AMAZING bahn mi sandwiches! The portions are perfect, the price is very…read morereasonable (think it was under $9), and the bread is fresh - crusty outside and soft inside. Give them a try!

Unfortunately, this place is lackluster at best. It's better just to go next door to the QFC and…read moreorder from their deli. At Poke Cafe, I ordered the Protein Only bowl for $15. It comes with two proteins, I chose the Tuna and Truffle Chicken (I wanted the shrimp, but they were out. Interestingly, they were also out of mango when the family after me ordered their meals. I guess they're out of many items?) The tuna is perfectly fine, but the truffle chicken is lackluster. It's not worth the $15 plus tax and tip. (No rice comes with it; it's literally two proteins plus a sauce). The bathroom is rather grimy, and worse yet, they have only facial tissues stocked where there should be paper towels. You're left drying your hands with flimsy Kleenexes. Last of all, there are boxes stacked by the dining room, as though they haven't finished moving in; not a big deal, and the least of all concerns, but this place needs many things changed.

10/8/28 My youngest…read morekept saying to stop by ..( he was visiting back in August).. Staff was very helpful - I wanted the vegan caramel apple ice cream and the iced latte.. asked if they had a child scoop and I got both flavors.. Enjoyed the ice cream in a cup- creamy and cold..

After waiting in a long line, my expectations were peaked and the lavender ice creak did not…read moredisappoint. The hype is right on target with this ice cream store. The creamy flavor unforgettable and the unique flavors are quite wonderful. It's also fun to see the fall flavors and how the seasonal menu can change. Turns out that ice creak does create happiness.