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R&B Tea Midtown

4.2 (25 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Andrea R.

Service was fast .The coffee was strong and good. I went during the week around 6 pm and it wasn't crazy busy. The ambiance was a bit modern grey and not super cozy but it was nice to stop by .

Tri D.

New R & B in the midtown area. The decor is clean & modern. Everything is well kept and spotless. My friend and I arrived around 1pm and it wasn't busy. There was only one person working the counter so the drinks did take a while but understandable since the cashier was alone & doing everything by herself. Decided to get my favorite drink which is their Hawaiian fruit green tea and also ordered the egg coffee. The Hawaiian fruit tea was refreshing, fruity & had strong tea flavor. I will never get tired of this drink. The egg coffee was strong like a Vietnamese coffee but it was on the thicker side which I'm assuming it's from the egg. The drink was good but just not a fan of it being thick. Overall, it was a good experience. The cashier was nice and apologetic since the drinks took a while. The decor is pleasing on the eyes & the drinks were solid. I'll definitely come back when I'm around the area.

Juncel A.

Super excited about more boba spots opening up in Midtown! R&B Tea is a local chain serving all the usual boba favorites, but what really stood out to me was their small selection of Vietnamese coffee drinks. I tried the sea salt Vietnamese coffee and it was so good--strong, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their egg coffee next. The shop itself is really nice inside, the decor is clean and modern, and the staff were all friendly and welcoming. Bonus points for plenty of parking too, which is always a win in this area. If you're craving boba, matcha, or Vietnamese coffee, definitely check them out!

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Shannan L.

We finally decided to try R&B Tea since it is closer to our apartment. The vibe from the staff was very off putting and when we asked questions because it was our first time it felt like we were bothering them. There was a total of 8 customers 4 of which was my family and the drinks took forever to be served. My drink did not taste good and I ended up throwing it away.

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Keisha R.

It's good! Same quality as other locations. The employee was very nice. Greeted me when I entered. The inside is very clean and modern. Great place to meet up with people. My drink was great. No complaints.

Jason Z.

Solid newer boba spot in the area. Super clean interior and it was a one woman job as far as staffing goes. Their menu is a bit large and is reminiscent of Feng Cha. I got their taro storm drink with no sugar and it was still a bit too sweet with the toppings. Overall flavor was good and it'll be interesting to try out their more traditional drinks, but seems like you will need to dial down the sweetness and ice for maximum effect.

Tried the avocado smoothie at R&B Tea House Midtown - super creamy, smooth, and not too sweet. Will definitely order again!
Uy T.

Tried the avocado smoothie at R&B Tea House Midtown - super creamy, smooth, and not too sweet. You can really taste the fresh avocado. Refreshing and satisfying. Will definitely order again!

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Good, doesn't take cash, cashiers are cute, nice bathroom, light ice doesn't mean they reduce the volume, boom reviewed

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Plenty of better boba places. Wouldn't recommend better customer service elsewhere as well.

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The place is clean The service is good Definitely We will be back again First time we went to downtown getting lost but finally found it

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Thank you Janet for the lovely review. Hope to see you more often

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The drinks are so good and refreshing and super friendly staff. They're always kind and welcoming

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Thank you Robert for your kind review. We hope to see you more often

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9 months ago

my fav boba shop is closer yay!! Sophia is very sweet, i will definitely be coming back!

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I really wanted to give this place 5 out of 5 stars, but here's my honest experience…read more The service was excellent, everyone was friendly and welcoming, so that's an easy 5/5. I also tried one of their muffins, and it was absolutely delicious. Another 5/5! The only thing that disappointed me was the coffee. I asked the barista for a recommendation and specifically mentioned that I wanted a coffee that wasn't too sweet. She recommended a drink, and I trusted her suggestion. Unfortunately, when I tried it, it was much sweeter than I was expecting. I understand recommendations are subjective, so I don't blame anyone,it just wasn't what I was looking for. Because of that, I'd give the coffee 1/5. It simply wasn't to my taste. Overall, the great service and delicious muffin were definite highlights, but the coffee experience brought my overall rating down to 3/5.

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I came to Houston from Austin for a concert and decided to stay an extra day. A friend had highly…read morerecommended this coffee shop, so I decided to stop by and support a local business. Unfortunately, I left incredibly disappointed!!! While sitting inside, I saw a man who appeared to be experiencing homelessness politely ask a customer outside if they would buy him something to eat because he was hungry. The customer said no, and the man walked away. I didn't witness any harassment or confrontation. I decided to offer to buy him something myself. He said yes, so I went inside and ordered him a croissant and water. The employee at the register initially told me they weren't supposed to sell food if it was being purchased for someone experiencing homelessness. After I explained that I had already offered, she agreed to process the purchase "this time." After I gave him the food, the owner Frédérick Fortin approached me. He told me that this man had been coming around for several days and was "harassing customers" by asking them for food. He explained that it was frustrating from a business perspective because customers come and go and when they do this he is left to deal with the situation!!!! I told him I understood his concern, but what I personally witnessed was someone politely asking one person for food, being told no, and walking away. I made my own choice to help him. What I found most upsetting was being made to feel that I had done something wrong by purchasing something with my own money and choosing to give it to someone else. Once I purchase something, I should be able to decide what I do with it! I also explained that I had come to this shop because it was highly recommended to me. When I expressed my disappointment, the owner's response was essentially that if I didn't like his business, I didn't have to be there. So I left!!! I believe businesses can have boundaries while still treating people with empathy, respect, and kindness. Those are values I personally choose to support, and a business that doesn't reflect them is a business I'm not interested in supporting! Deff not coming back!!!

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3.6(40 reviews)
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Koffeteria is an absolute hidden gem located in EaDo. I just found out about it from Instagram and…read morewas shocked that I've never heard about it prior, despite it being here for years! Anyway, I finally got a chance to stop by on a Sunday late morning recently. Parking can be difficult, but there are dedicated Koffeteria spots in front of the business as well as surrounding paid curbside parking. I believe Instagram helped many others discover this business recently, as it was pretty packed and there was a line, but this gave us ample opportunity to peruse the menu and pastry display. Ultimately, we opted for the: Cambodian iced coffee (kayfe dahkoh) made with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk - tasted very similar but weaker than Vietnamese coffee. As I'm Viet and have never had Cambodian coffee, this was my only frame of reference, and I didn't love it. I'm excited to try more Cambodian coffees to get a better understanding of their unique flavor profile! Black sesame mochi - sweet and perfectly sesame flavored with salted yolk at the bottom, delicious, my partner's favorite pastry Beef pho kolache - the bun was so soft and complemented the soft but flavorful brisket meat. wow. truly a brisket pho in a kolache. We got extremely lucky and got a table almost immediately after ordering, as someone left just in time. The interior is full of vintage furniture, which added so much character. As a vintage lover, I felt so at home! I could see how others might prefer a more neat, chic interior, but to me this was absolutely perfect and added so much warmth, homeliness, and character to the shop. Absolutely love this coffee shop and will 100% be back to try more pastries and coffees. Immediately, this has become a new Houston favorite!

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Beef pho kolache

Koffeteria - Beef pho kolache and Cambodian iced coffee

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Beef pho kolache and Cambodian iced coffee

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