Previously called Sharkys, Bae Tea Coffee is a Yemeni coffee shop located in East San Jose…read more The drinks and desserts are delicious. This is a solid work space since its spacious and not crowded. There's decent parking outside, won't bring you stress over finding a spot. Open for long hours.

Was in the area and decided to stop by and check this spot out to grab a quick dessert. Parking was…read moreample as it's part of a complex. Walking in, you are instantly transported - the decor and seating is gorgeous! There is indoor seating only and they had beautiful pastries displayed. We ended up going with the pistachio cheesecake and it was delicious and so unique in flavor! The person at the front was also very helpful in providing recommendations and telling us more about the cafe. We will definitely be back to try drinks and more desserts!

omg came here for the bogo and did not disappoint! workers are fast! and drinks are delicious!!…read more if you like cream and cheese, get the milktea way! theres so much yummy topping that it (viet pudding, cheese ball, jerry cheese, cream) comes with!

Their specialty milkteaway drink was so unique and tasty! I got it with thai green milk tea base,…read morecheese cream and oat boba. It also comes with three additional toppings that tasted like pudding. You also get to choose one cream top and one topping of your choice with it. This was so creamy and tasted like a dessert. I would do 0% sweet as the toppings and cream make it already quite sweet. Also tried The coconut coffreeze which reminded me of a drink from dutch bros but stronger in the coffee flavor. The sunset guava tea was refreshing but could use a stronger tea flavor because it mostly tasted like syrup. The matcha cloud was very milky and doesn't taste like matcha at all. If there's one thing I'd get here it's be the milkteaway or other plain milk teas, because I wasn't super impressed by the matcha or fruit tea. The workers are very nice but they seem understaffed so you will have to wait a bit for your drinks. The place is casual and well kept. They have games available and are open late everyday, making it a fun spot to hang with friends or family. Overall: 3.8/5

Drinks are very delicious and I love the eco-friendly mission. I brought my own re-usable cup and…read morewas able to get a discount. I wish more stores in the bay would do this. It makes it super worth the price too. Because I felt I was getting a higher quality drink for the same place as elsewhere (about 8$ with taxes) For location, it's inside of a bigger store, so don't get confused. Also if you're in a rush, they make the drinks per order and the matcha takes a while. You'll generally have to wait 10-15 minutes, so not great for a quick lunch stop during your break or something like that (that's when I initially went ). But I would definitely return when I have the time.

Second visit to Orange Tabby, and the drinks are still the reason I'd come back. They're strong in…read morethe best way: you can actually taste the tea or matcha, and the citrus comes through bright and fruity. So far I've tried the yuzu, mango cloud, passion fruit, and hojicha brown sugar, and there wasn't a miss among them. Plenty of flexibility on sugar and ice levels too. The setting is a nice bonus. It shares a space with a small market, another café, and a food stall, so there's plenty to eat and browse. It's tucked in the back of the complex, which keeps it quiet and low-traffic, and there's plenty of seating. Parking is easy too, with a lot right there. The reason this isn't five stars is the cup system and how my return was handled. If you're staying in, you can borrow their cups for free, but for to-go you need to bring your own vessel or pay a $2 deposit on one of their jars, refunded when you return it. I get the idea, and it's nice for the planet, but in practice it's a hassle. When I brought my jar back on this visit, the staff member inspected every inch of it, then discussed it with a coworker right in front of me, who then said something along the lines of "we can't sell that, but it's okay, just take it." It wasn't said to me directly, but I was standing right there, and it felt uncomfortable. I'd run the jar through the dishwasher, nothing unusual, and friends who came in afterward returned theirs the same way with no issue at all. They also didn't apply the discount for bringing my own vessel until I asked. Between the pushback on the return and having to ask for the discount, it was a frustrating experience. Honestly, I'd rather a café just use compostable paper cups. Great drinks, but I'm on the fence about coming back.

Don't remember the name, but it's a iced chai drink and it was so yummy 100/10…read more i'd definitely recommend this spot

Ordered a drip coffee and milk cake and both did not disappoint…read more The service was quick and friendly. It's a nice ambiance or vibes inside. Plenty of nearby street parking.

The Chè (5/5): The dessert menu strikes a fantastic balance between classic sweetness and rich…read moretexture. The Ha Noi Mist stand out with fresh ingredients--rich coconut milk, perfectly chewy tapioca, and sweet jellies that aren't overwhelmingly sugary. Everything tastes fresh-made daily rather than artificially pre-packaged. Service & Staff (5/5): The nhân viên (staff) are exceptionally warm, welcoming, and fast on their feet. Even during busy peak hours, the service remains attentive and patient, whether you are dining in or grabbing a quick order to go. Ambiance & Cleanliness (5/5): A cozy, clean, and bright spot to hang out with friends or grab a refreshing treat after a meal.

The coffee was pretty good, very nice taste, service was kinda bad, they were pretty stingy. The…read moreambiance was normal, nothing special.

FLAVOR (5/5): They're always launching new drinks to keep their menu interesting! Love their non…read morecaffeinated options and it always tastes so refreshing here. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): Interior design here is simple but so thoughtful. The girls love this spot for a hangout because it's spacious but beautiful. SERVICE (5/5): Workers here are so kind and helpful! Definitely let you chat away and a plus for being open late! TAKEAWAY: The have outlets in some seats so definitely can get some work done here. Great drinks and lots of parking in the area!

First time here and ordered in the iPad and got the Matcha Brown Sugar Pearl Latte with Organic Oat…read moreMilk + Crystal Boba & Jasmine Green Tea + Organic Whole Milk with Honey Boba. Less sweet/25% sugar for both. You can also order at the front desk as well. Love the interior with the plants. Couple of seatings and tables around. There's one unisex bathroom. Only waited about 5 minutes for the drinks and enjoyed the drink there. Both drinks were good, but I think the matcha one could have been a bit better with a bit more sweetness? And the Jasmine Milk tea one, I could have done it without sugar and more ice - it was still sweet to me. Maybe cause I'm so sensitive to caffeine. I liked the crystal boba more than the honey boba. There's a free parking lot connected to their markets.

Pitstop before having lunch with my partner. Was in and out within three minutes tops. Friendly…read morecashier as soon as you walk in. I ordered the House coffee and the mung bean drink. How's coffee will always be my favorite go to.. very creamy and Rich

This location is pretty spacious inside. My favorite is their Iced Vietnamese coffee. It is…read morefragrant and very good. The only downside is they only have two options of "light sweet" or "easy sweet". It would have been nice if they offer more flexibility on adjusting the sweetness of the drink and go by different % of sweetness. It'll be much easier to tell than "light" vs. "easy", which sounds the same and it's impossible for us to tell how much sweetness is in our drink. Parking is tight during peak time, so try to come earlier or during non-peak hours.

RANG Final…read moreThoughts: 4.50/5 Review for Rang. They have weekly matcha pop ups at Rose Tea Lounge. Original location is in Elk Grove, but they are here in San Jose area. Kind of hard to see and find them? given that there aren't really any signs posted outside. I perhaps wouldn't have known about it if my friend didn't tell me about it. Drink: Guava Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This is their matcha with house-made guava puree at the bottom and topped with silky guava foam. Their foam is so nice and creamy. Felt very light and just thick enough. Silky consistency that mixed well with the drink. My friend noted that they make it fairly sweet, so I opted for the 25%. This was still quite sweet for me. Each component is sweet itself, so when you combine it, its mostly just sweet. No tartness to cut any of it. Perhaps the guava has something to do with that. Guava is a sweet fruit in general, so I seemed to expect as much. The matcha itself had a nice color to it. Very vibrant. Light bitterness. Lovely consistency overall. I like each component separately and I like them together when it's fully combined. Strawberry Matcha Einspanner: 4.5/5 This was my friends drink and I also really liked it. Had to try it for my review purposes. Per their Door Dash description, this is their matcha latte with their home-made strawberry puree and topped with velvety strawberry foam. There really wasn't much of a difference with this one and mine besides the fruit. His was slightly more tart than mine, which is something I like. Again, the drink itself leans more on the sweet side, so any sort of tartness would be nice to cut some of that. Matcha color is amazing. Nice and vibrant. Lovely silky consistency. I like the ratio of fruit flavor and matcha. Some places will make it just taste like milk, others have an imbalance of flavors. This one was just right for me. --------- Quality: Ceremonial Matcha and whisked to order We saw them whisk the matcha to order. Not really a display cooking kind of counter, but they do do all of that in the front where the cashiers are. You are able to watch if you so choose. I do like the matcha that they use, so it seems like a high quality one. That or it's because they aren't batching their matcha like other places. I understand that batching doesn't make it lower quality, but something about whisking it fresh is always better. Price: Average Will depend on the drink, but the prices are around $7 to $9. For our drinks, average around $8.25 per drink. Quite a common price range for a cup of matcha. This one was made well, so no complaints here. There was no upcharge for the oatmilk, which is always a plus for us. Service: Whisked matcha fresh No interactions today. We ordered directly on the kiosk and then just waited for our drinks to come out. Something that I like is that they whisk and make the matcha in front of us. Kind of hard to see, given my height and spot that we were standing, but they do whisk it in the front for us. Of note, they use this hand towel or cloth to wipe the bowls. Not sure how sanitation does with that, but I digress. Just an observation for today. Ambiance: Quaint Flower Café Vibes This place is giving very quaint flower café vibes. I would totally work here if I could work from home or if I needed to study. Space is incredibly spacious on the inside contrary to how the outside and plaza area is looking. Little dim lit inside, but that might be from the little lighting that's hitting through the windows given the angle and evening sun. Location/Parking: Small Plaza This place is like a pop-up/collaboration with Rose Tea Lounge. There's really no label for it outside of the storefront, but when you go into the café and on the kiosk, you can directly order from them. Kind of interesting how it works and I probably would have never seen it if my friend didn't bring me here. Location is not the best as it is right in a smaller plaza on the side of Story Road near the 101 freeway. At least they chose an area that is slightly less saturated. Vietnam Town is really close by and they really do have too much going on over there sometimes. Parking lot is also small, but it seems to work well with the smaller plaza size.

Alpha Phi Omega, community service fraternity decided to bring me here to bless this business…read more They have plenty of options and immaculate vibes. Family and friends environment. They even have an outside patio area. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

This place has the best Creme Brûlée toast, but this time i got something else…read more I ordered curry fish ball and popcorn chicken extra crispy and then i dipped the chicken into the curry sauce!!! Da best combo ever! Definitely recommend this place for snacks and drinks. Service is very fast, the place is very clean with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Came here for a late night sweet treat and it definitely hit the spot!…read more We got the Boba Lava Toast, which is one of the signature toast desserts. The boba is Brown Sugar Boba, which is my favorite! The dessert was very yummy and I'd definitely get it again. Great option for something late at night considering most places are closed. The place is decorated very cutely and staff is really friendly! They played kpop songs in the background which is fun.

The teas were excellent! I liked the pineapple one the guy recommended me. The boba was soft and…read morethe drink has a great tea flavor and perfect amount of sweetness. I tried all the other flavors they had as samples there and they were all pretty good! I think the other one that stands out is the cantaloupe one. I also liked that they had hi chews at the tables while you wait. I was pleasantly surprised at the spot! I have never heard of it but the drink spoke for itself.

I really like their Jasmine Oolong Milk Tea, but lately it has tasted extremely sour multiple…read moretimes, almost like it's spoiled. When I reported it immediately after purchasing, the staff blamed my 50% sugar preference. Since when does less sugar make milk tea taste sour? I've ordered it this way for years without any issues. Please check the quality of your drinks before serving them.