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R&B Tea Midtown

4.2 (24 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Daisy P.

Solid spot! One of the few boba places that offers egg pudding! Clean interior, great location near buffalo bayou park & service was great. What I ordered: Brown sugar boba with egg pudding

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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2 months ago

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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6 months ago

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

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The Waffle Bus - Hot Honey Chicken Wings

The Waffle Bus

4.1(295 reviews)
1.2 mi•Montrose
•$$

our first visit. .. you place your order on a screen when you enter, you hear what you believe are…read moreemployees, but you don't see anyone. When we were finished with order a young guy came out and asked if we had any questions. We said no, but a lady came up and asked for whipped cream. This was the beginning of a marathon session that I can only liken to a Saturday Night Live skit. The young guy explained you had to order it with your meal, the gues explained she didn't see it on the screen, .. it went ON & On. .. finally the woman said could you get it for me??? He. .. pretty much acts like "no", he could not. Telling her she had to order on screen. She had to pay for it. The seriously patient customer is going along with all of this. .. she was being SO patient! At one point the young man even starts to tell her that he doesn't think it s whipped cream. .. I m thinking surely there is a camera somewhere hidden. .. This truly has to be a joke?!! At this point, I m frustrated that I wasn't filming this UNBELIEVABLE scene. I had to quit listening. .. I did not time this interaction, but it definitely spanned several minutes! Eventually I saw the kid bring her the tiniest of tiny portion cups ( no lid) that I can only assume was whipped cream or whatever concoction the employee thought it to be. .. I m still in shock to have witnessed this absurd scene. After we sat for awhile a young female employee came out . .. a forefinger and middle finger each inside holding 2 cups in her fingers. She looks at our receipt and says did you have 1 or 2 drinks? My husband says 1, but I wanted water. She releases her finger from one cup and turns with one cup back to her spot behind the scenes, making no reply to my husband. I m wondering if she was on the phone with an earpiece? She spoke loudly in a language I did not understand for the majority of our visit. .. Eventually, my husband mentioned maybe music would be nice? Help muffle her loud constant chatter? At one point she did come out sweeping the floor for a few minutes, but the entire time we were there, I did not see anyone while tables or clean up at drink/condiment station that was messy and sticky. Amazingly, enough We LOVED THE CHICKEN WAFFLE SANDWICH! but this is a poorly run restaurant, that needs a staffing fix. .. I m truly guessing family run business. I m hoping for whoever owns this, that they catch on now & fix things before it s too late. With frustrating service, and my sanitation concerns. .. I will try maybe once more because it truly was good food. But if it isn't any better I will not return again & I don't think I m alone.

I am sad to say that the Waffle Bus is not actually a bus. Their aesthetic is somewhat unappealing…read morewith the font, colours, and pictures of the food that look garish. It was very cold inside, but they have outdoor seating as well. They have a lot of crazy-looking items on the menu with plenty of burgers. They only have a few sweet waffle options. We got the fried chicken and waffle sandwiches. One had the regular chicken, and we subbed the other for hot honey. I thought the chicken was really good, and the sauce was tasty as well. The waffles were okay. The fries were also just alright. One waffle sandwich was a ton of food, although I did finish it all (with difficulty). I would've been satisfied with just eating a half.

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Press Waffle - *OUR BESTSELLER* The house! Fresh Liege waffle, Nutella, Cookie butter, fresh cut strawberries, house-made whipped cream

Press Waffle

3.9(54 reviews)
1.6 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
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I'm in love with Houston's Food Hall culture. The Lyric Market Food Hall is really nice inside…read more There are several vendors with different types of food. We decided on Press Waffle for lunch. I went with the House Waffle and added 1 chicken tender. The waffle was really good. I'm glad I only ordered 1 chicken tender because I didn't care for it. It seemed to be a frozen tender fried in old grease. My daughter had the pizza waffle. She enjoyed but couldn't eat it all. There is also a Starbucks attached that serves drinks. Service was just okay. Nothing stood out. I'd definitely recommend the waffles.

Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 3.5/5 Press Waffle is a stand set up in Lyric Market, pretty close to the heart of Downtown Houston. Despite its location, it's surprisingly a quiet place - just some pretty light foot traffic in the morning I came. The waffle dish of choice today was "The Rancher" - a play on Chicken and Waffles as a sandwich, featuring syrup, powdered sugar, and ranch on the side. It was a truly creative choice, and it had many highs to it. The chicken was fried well, and the waffles were quite fluffy. However, I wasn't the biggest fan of the ranch and syrup together - maybe it's just personal taste though. The sandwich was also a bit small for the $14 price point - I left definitely wanting some more food in the belly. Overall, not a bad place. The food quality is there - it just may be a bit small portion size.

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The Breakfast Klub - Chicken and waffles

The Breakfast Klub

4.5(6.7k reviews)
1.1 mi•Midtown, Fourth Ward
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The Breakfast Klub is a classic southern American breakfast spot in the Midtown area of Houston…read more For a while now, my boyfriend has mentioned how much he loves The Breakfast Klub and he had only been once before! We were on a tight schedule during our time in Houston. We were able to get up early enough to get breakfast together at The Breakfast Klub. There is limited parking, but it is doable depending on what time you arrive. Luckily, we came right before opening and snagged a spot across the street from the restaurant. The line was already long, but it moved fairly quickly. Everyone has to order first at the cash register before they can be seated. We ordered two plates of the Wings & Waffle, which consists of a golden Belgian waffle surrounded by six wing pieces and topped with powdered sugar and one fresh strawberry. We also ordered a Honey Cake, which is a super buttery pancake and Karmel Makkhiato. The food came out a lot faster than I expected for how busy it is. It was definitely quite a large breakfast for the two of us. Neither of us were able to finish everything we ordered and had to take our leftovers to go. It was all delicious though. The waffle, wings, and hot cake. We were even given a sample of their grits to try! Personally, I am not the biggest fan of grits, but it was nice to finally try it! This is a great establishment with amazing staff that work here. Everyone seems to love their job and has amazing customer service skills.

This is SO much food. The wings really are special - so so so good! My french toast was a little on…read morethe chewier side which as a personal preference I don't particularly favor but was good! Our food came out quick. Our wait in the line outside was pretty short for a Sunday morning. It's a little louder inside and can be a little hard to find a solo table to sit at when there's just two of you. But the workers were attentive and helpful. I enjoyed it!

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Baby Barnaby's - Eggs, chicken sausage, (so good), potatoes, Honey Biscuits and gravy!

Baby Barnaby's

4.3(1.7k reviews)
0.3 mi•Montrose, Fourth Ward
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Came here because my BF swore this was one of his favorite brunch spots. After hearing him hype it…read moreup for so long, I had to see what all the fuss was about. Cruiser Coffee (Organic) - That's some bitter coffee. It's not sweet, but it has a residual candy-like taste that resembles something I can't quite recall. It's also strong--like it goes as hard as my Vietnamese coffee. My eyes started twitching about half a cup in. Love it. Fresh Orange Juice - OH YEAH. My orange juice connoisseur BFF gave it the thumbs-up of approval. We asked for a glass of ice, and it elevated the drink. Steak and Green Eggs (BFF) - Wow. Those green eggs--what's in them? What is in them? Delicious with buttered toast. The potatoes were perfectly crisp, and that steak? Seasoned so well, super fragrant, and moist. For a breakfast steak, it's great. Admittedly, it was lathered in butter. Annie's Low-Fat, High Protein Burrito - Not my favorite. It tasted a bit too healthy after that incredible steak, but as the flavor lingered, it grew on me. My favorite part was definitely the beans, which came through exceptionally clean. Lox Platter w. Everything Bagel - Exactly what the menu promised with high-quality ingredients. They were VERY generous with the capers, and I'm grateful for that. Refreshing, even with the two containers of cream cheese (I only used one). Their menu is so simple, but they've truly mastered what they serve. The service was very attentive, and our waiter was energetic and humorous. The atmosphere was pleasant and comforting--high-end without the snobby undertone. We'll definitely be back.

Had to leave. Came here for my birthday on a Friday morning & we weren't even greeted upon walking…read morein. We sat down and our waiter seemed like he didn't even want to be there at all. When placing an order, he just gave me a blank stare with an "okay" and walked away. Expected better because of the reviews. Had to cancel my order & leave.

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Waffle with wings and butter/syrup

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4.0(47 reviews)
14.5 mi

I'm new to Pearland so I'm checking out all the coolest looking spots. Dolly Llama looked like a…read morefun place to grab a treat. It's a fairly small place at the very end of a little strip. Lots of really unique art and designs. I came at 10:30pm when they close at 11. I got their signature Dolly Llama blue cookie shake. There was one couple ahead of me. I'm not sure what their staff of 2 (who was nice) was doing back there but 20 minutes to get my order seemed a bit long. I wasn't in a rush but it just felt way longer than you should have wait for something like this. I enjoyed it just fine...but for the time it took, it didn't come off as anything special. It was pretty runny rather than a thicker milkshake that I was expecting. Maybe that is their style but you could get a more traditional McFlurry at McDonald's that tastes better in about 3-4 minutes for a fraction of the price.

My cousin told me about the dolly llama so off course after dinner we had to swing by and try it…read moreout. Service here is nothing to write home about, it's younger employees who don't really want to be there. We were literally the only ones in there and they did not greet us or ever really acknowledge us. Just kind of rude but they're young. Now for the desserts here they're amazing. We went with the mini waffle sandwich and the og liege. The desserts here are massive and worth every penny I'm still dreaming about my of liege with horchata ice cream.

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The Dolly Llama
The Dolly Llama
The Dolly Llama

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