I like this location a lot. The staff is always friendly, and the store is clean. It gets busy on…read moreweekends. My toddler (and myself) love the bubble waffle (crunchy exterior and soft inside). My go-to drink is the Ube Milk Tea with Taro Balls. For something refreshing, I recommend the Fresh Lemon series, like Wintermelon Lemonade. I've ordered boba as topping a couple times. But the texture of the boba just isn't to my liking, which is the reason I recommend the taro balls instead.

Food is delish! Can never get enough of bubble waffles! Yum!!! Service is fast and ambience is…read moreinviting. Good snack! Boba & bubble waffle fix!

Love the location super convenient. The boba could usually be a bit more cooked, but overall it's…read morestill a solid spot. The ambiance is typical Sharetea, and this location has a better, more spacious setup than the Landing. A good place to grab bubble tea.

Sharetea in Covington has not been open that long at this location. It's tucked in near the…read moreSafeway in Covington. The inside is super cute and bright! The workers there are also helpful and always smiling! Stop by and see them for a refreshing fruit tea or if you prefer boba, they have that too. So many choices!!! What I really like ordering is the winter melon lemonade but at this time they are out of winter melon. So, I tried the mango passion fruit tea and that did not disappoint! It's really good and refreshing. My daughter ordered the taro milk tea with boba, which she really likes. She was able to adjust the ice level and sweetness, as well!

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #105…read more I first visited a Tra Viet location in Vegas, not expecting it to be a small chain originating in Washington! On the drive up back from Portland recently, we decided to stop by the original location (and only stand-alone store left in Washington) in Renton, down near the Boeing factory. This boba shop is known for serving drinks in essentially soda cans, complete with pop top. It's a unique concept, but it also means that value is less than competitors since the drink size is much smaller. Still, the quality is pretty high, at least enough to get us to visit based on what we ordered at the Las Vegas location. We ordered two drinks on our visit: Classic Milk Tea w/ Boba ($7.25) - No adjustments are allowed in this drink. The drink has a surprisingly strong malty flavor that pairs with the creamer nicely, delivering a thick and enjoyable experience. I believe the drink is premixed, which is why sweetness adjustments aren't allowed. Unfortunately it is too sweet for my tastes, especially since the boba soak adds even more sugar to the mixture. The ice levels, even at 100%, isn't too much. They use crushed ice that's easier to melt. The boba is of the mini variety, soaked well in syrup. They are actually cooked perfectly for this particular variety - great consistent chew and bounce on each tiny little pearl. I normally prefer full sized boba, but this one is very nice. I think their recipe can only use the mini boba - with the normal size boba at this texture, I would probably call it too firm, but it's perfect for the mini. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 Jasmine Milk Tea, Less Sweet w/ Boba ($7.25) - This milk tea is very perfume-like with plenty of jasmine flower flavor. With the less sweet option, it's around 50% sweet compared to other shops, which matches up with my tastes. Again, it has good body but no dairy flavor. Overall a solid drink. We actually drank this about 2 hours after the Classic Milk Tea and somehow the boba was exactly the same texture. Usually the pearls start hardening up, but this was still perfect! Milk Tea Rating: 5/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 Usually places like this which focus on gimmicks don't exactly serve the best drinks. Tra Viet seems to be an exception. I'd be happy to return any time I'm down in Renton! Bathrooms - I didn't see any in store, but I also didn't ask the bobarista for availability.

Drinks - I had the green thai. i rarely ever see this drink on the menu so i had to get it and it…read morewas pretty good. i actually thought it could have been a little sweeter, which i almost never say. very cute inside. they also had dog treats and mochi. Service - excellent. order at the front but very quick to get everything together. Ambiance - clean and as you can see in my photo, very IG worthy photo spot for drinks.

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

Still just as good. And yes, still need $10 boba…read more I got a sample of their tea and it's so good. Reminder to try one of their fruit teas next time!

Chicha truly deserves all its flowers as one of if not the best boba spot in Seattle. I've tried…read moreseveral of their drinks everything from classic milk teas, fruity drinks, and seasonal options and this place is just consistently so good. Tea quality is always top notch and even when there's a massive line, they manager to churn out their drinks within 15 - 20 minutes. My quick tip is if you see a large line in the mall, just order online and swing by 10 - 15 minutes. If you're not sure what to order, grab an oolong or black tea with cream. If you're looking for something without caffeine, the Organic Milk w/ Taro Ball and Paste is absolutely delicious with earthy taro flavor and the toppings were still warm with the cold milk. Seasonal Pineapple Snowy is also literally a Taiwanese pineapple cake in drink form. How did they get crunchies into the drink? Honestly, you can't really go wrong here and when I am craving boba, this is just ol' reliable.

I came here with a friend for some good boba and a good chat. The location shares parking with both…read moreQFC and Bartell Drugs nearby, so it's very easy to get to by car. There were a ton of peoole ordering and sitting inside at around 1pm in the afternoon, so my order did take quite a while to come out. Inside is pretty spacious with plenty of seating that can fill up fast. There was music in the background but it's not too loud, so it's a nice place to socialize in without yelling over any noise. I forgot to take a picture of my order, which was a taro milk tea with boba and 50% sweetness. Flavors were decent. It wasn't anything too special but it was satisfying. The location also sells egg waffles, and a number of people ordered that and their takoyakis which are available only at this location. I may give those a try when I come back here for a second boba run. Overall great place to hang out and chill in!

SLOW SERVICE, terrible when you are in a rush. I do not recommend for those who are looking for…read moresomething fast, because it is just not at all

This is my favorite place to get milk tea. Always greeted with a friendly welcome whenever we come…read morein, and the staff is so kind. They even greet customers with samples of their fruit tea, which is such a nice touch. I love that they brew each drink fresh to order using real tea leaves -- you can really taste the difference. My favorite drinks are from their taro series, especially because you can order a drink with either taro balls or taro paste. The shop itself is very clean and aesthetically pleasing, with plenty of seating. I've even come here to work on school assignments since they have Wi-Fi available. I also appreciate being able to adjust the sweetness and ice levels to my preference. It's definitely on the pricier side, but it's worth it for the quality

Chicha San Chen never disappoints!…read more I'm so glad there's a tukwila location. The service was great from start to finish, and you can really tell they take pride in the quality of their tea. The boba was perfectly cooked soft, chewy, and fresh and the drinks themselves were super smooth and flavorful. Everything tastes really intentional, not overly sweet, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients. There can be a bit of a wait, but it's honestly worth it every time. The inside is minimalistic and so cute. Definitely a go-to spot when I'm craving good boba. I'll for sure be back!

very pretty and clean place. Nice staff. Nice menu. friendly atmosphere, can come to do work or…read morewith friends.

The tea is good and the flavour is great. Would definitely recommend for others. And they open…read moreduring holiday too.

Bobae has pretty great tasting drinks and they're so creative, too. The workers are nice and they…read moreoffer some food options, mostly sweet things like cakes. There are a handful of tables which is nice and plenty of parking in the shared lot. My friends frequent this place since it is in Issaquah and convenient. The workers are trained well and are very polite. The drinks are made well, too. The space is kind of oddly shaped, but I like that they try to curate some seating and it's cute. The drinks are a little more classy than your average boba shop. I like that they offer seasonal flavors and on my last visit, I tried their sweet potato one that was their seasonal fall flavor and it was excellent. The drinks are maybe a little on the pricey side, but I enjoy the proper unique flavors and that their drinks are made well. If you ever find yourself in Issaquah and wanting some boba, this is the place to go!! There really aren't a lot of other places to go honestly. I like that I don't feel like I'm settling by coming here.

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.

Ok so I want to start with the food…read more Burnt ends 5 delish. Perfect balance of meat and fat and perfectly crispy and yummy bbq sauce. $8 Brisket sandwich. 2 this could have been a 5 star had there been bbq sauce on it. It was forgotten. I'd have asked for some but after the food was dropped off no one from the kitchen or bbq place was seen again. $18 Pork ribs. 1 . I had such high hopes for this. In the pics they look so good. But for $26 I expected more than 5 small ribs. The sides. The Mac n cheese was pretty good. I'd give it a solid 3 . The waffle rides were also fresh and crispy with a bit of smoke flavor. 5 Service. Also going with 1 . I don't expect to be waited on hand and foot. But it would have been nice for someone to just be out front to answer questions. Give me some extra sauce etc. I did wait st the podium for about 5 minutes before poking my head into the kitchen so I could place my Order. I didn't want to do the same for sauce. We were there 40 minutes. In that time I saw the guy twice. Taking my order and dropping off my food. I'd go back again before they close. I'd stick with The burnt ends.

LISTEN UP, because Rolling Smoke isn't just serving BBQ--they're out here providing innovative…read morenicotine replacement therapy that the FDA is too afraid to acknowledge. Let me tell you about my server, the absolute legend who conquered his two-pack-a-day habit through the revolutionary "Brisket Smoke Immersion Protocol." This hero of modern medicine discovered that 60 minutes of face-time with oak-smoked brisket vapors carries the same satisfaction as 47 cigarettes, but with the added benefit of making your hair smell like victory. "The trick," he'll tell you while delivering a plate of burnt ends, "is to position yourself exactly 7.3 inches from the top rack, where the smoke density hits that sweet spot between 'spiritual awakening' and 'temporary meat blindness.'" He tracked his progress in a leather-bound journal that's now permanently infused with smoky goodness. Day 1 entry: "Visibility limited, meat particles adhering to eyebrows." Day 15: "Have begun to communicate telepathically with the brisket. It speaks of great wisdom." Day 30: "I am become smoke, destroyer of cravings." The restaurant had to install a special timer just for these sessions. They call it the "Meat Meditation Chamber," and there's now a waiting list of people trying to kick various habits through strategic smoke exposure. One guy supposedly gave up energy drinks by huffing pulled pork vapors for three weeks straight. The best part? While sharing his journey to smoke-based enlightenment, he'll serve you the most transcendent BBQ this side of the astral plane. The brisket doesn't just fall apart--it voluntarily deconstructs itself out of respect for your taste buds. The ribs have converted more vegetarians than a bacon-scented hypnosis podcast. Five stars. Would absolutely sit through another 45-minute explanation of how the smoke molecules restructured his DNA while demolishing a plate of burnt ends again. Just don't ask about the time he accidentally fell asleep in there and woke up speaking fluent Memphis-style BBQ. P.S. They're thinking about bottling the smoke as a cologne. There's already a pre-order list.