The staff here are so friendly and adorable! Moreover, the shop is spotless, creating a tidy…read moreatmosphere. If you're craving Vietnamese dessert, I strongly suggest visiting this place! I'm originally from Seattle, WA, but moved to the East Coast four years ago. I've been looking for a Bambu shop for a while, and finally decided to try it! It's a bit different, but still tastes excellent! I definitely recommend trying it out. I can't understand why the reviews are below 4 stars -- it deserves 5! Why, you ask??? On the West Coast, you find che everywhere, but not so much on the East Coast! It's kind of disappointing! Yes, some Boston places serve che, but they're overly sweet and overrated. Not great! So, go try it and leave your review!

I'm a huge fan of their house special, so I really don't have anything bad to say about that…read more However, this is my first time ordering a no-ice drink, and I guess it ended up being a bit too sweet for me.

Such a beautiful place. It's on the smaller side but it feels so comfy and relaxing…read more The music was a vibe. My strawberry matcha was big and so sweet. It was perfect, I could taste the small chunks of strawberries at the bottom. This was the only place open on Easter Sunday!!! The service was great!

I was craving coconut coffee and this spot happens to be nearby and they were still…read moreopen. it was a great flavor! the decor was beautiful as well.

I have been hearing about Sweet Journey for awhile, and was walking downtown today & had the…read moreopportunity to finally check them out! First, I appreciate that in these times, the price has gone up, but is still more affordable than other local competitors, which is much appreciated. It's also nice to see so many other boba shops open up in town--many/most of them are franchises/part of a larger chain. When I think of local businesses, I am thinking here and Eggroll Cafe near UMass Lowell. I had the lychee tea w/boba (my go-to), and it was refreshing, boba very chewy. I'll have to try others/check out some of the dessert selection, too. Glad they are here!

I tried the Strawberry milk tea w/ coconut boba and it was good. My son got a chocolate waffle ice…read morecream and it was delicious. Great service

parking is street…read more The place is a good size, but not too filled with tables and chairs, open space, has a loungey vibe. The service was good no complaints. we got a six pack of mini cupcakes and a coffee cake. All were really really good. Everything was moist, had a good flavor, and wasn't overly sweet. Will definitely return to try different things.

My lovely cashier Genevieve made my experience so delightful, just as the name entails. The bakery…read moreis adorable, and I got all my sugar cravings satisfied. The tres leches cupcake was my personal favorite. I will for sure be making a return to say hi to Genevieve, my new friend. This place made my day.

I always bought their onigiri. I love it, I know it's not the same like other onigiri that I ate…read moretypically but they did pretty good close to the original. The shrimp, kenshin, and unagi are my go to. Never really interested on any of their drinks, idk why so I never try.

Tea-Do is a casual bubble tea shop and Asian café that offers a mix of drinks, snacks, and light…read moremeals in a relaxed downtown Lowell setting. We walked into a cozy space with seating by the windows, a clean interior, and music playing in the background, with a few small touches that made it feel more like a place to hang out rather than just a quick drink stop. The café has a comfortable, unpretentious energy that fits the neighborhood well, and the layout makes it easy to settle in for a bit. The main draw is the drink menu, with a variety of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, and slush-style drinks. We found the drinks solid for satisfying a bubble tea craving, but they leaned more on the sweeter side and did not stand out as much compared to some of the stronger boba spots nearby. The flavors were enjoyable, but the drinks felt a little lighter and less rich than expected, with the tea notes not coming through as strongly as we would have liked. That said, the customization options for sweetness and toppings helped tailor the drinks to our preferences. Beyond drinks, Tea-Do also offers a selection of snacks and small meals. Items like the onigiri and takoyaki added more variety than a typical bubble tea shop, making it a better option if you want something to eat with your drink. The shrimp tempura onigiri was a nice choice for a quick bite, with the rice holding together well and the filling adding a good contrast of texture and flavor. The food menu helps give the café more personality and makes it feel like a more complete stop rather than just a place to grab a drink. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere made it a comfortable place to stop by, especially when we wanted somewhere casual to relax for a bit. The staff were welcoming and handled the flow of orders without delays. The space is not designed for large groups, but it works well for studying, catching up, or taking a break while exploring Lowell. The seating area stays comfortable even when the café is busy, and the energy remains low-key throughout the visit. Tea-Do is a decent neighborhood boba spot that does the basics well. The drinks can satisfy a bubble tea craving, but there are other places with stronger flavors and more memorable drinks. The café atmosphere and food options are what make it worth checking out, offering a casual, comfortable stop that feels more like a local hangout than a dedicated bubble tea destination.

After a few days away from NY, I was ready for a boba fixing! My fiance & I ordered the oolong milk…read moreteas with boba and 70% and 50% sugar levels. Neither one of us could finish our drinks. The sugar levels were WAY off from what we expected. 50% felt like a full 100%, and 70% was just insanely sweet. The boba itself wasn't great but it wasn't bad either.

I come to this Gong Cha frequently and have not had any issues here. There usually isn't a long…read morewait My favorite drink is the Peach Yogurt drink and my boyfriend loves the Caramel Chocolate Slush.

Cutest little cafe in Lowell. To start- they have some gluten friendly items. I say that and not…read moregluten free because they are cooked on the same area as items with wheat. They have at least 4-5 different options I can eat here and I haven't been triggered by their food, though everyone's gluten allergy/celiac is different. As someone that handles a service dog, I've always been able to go here and eat and feel very safe. I can't say that about most businesses but they are very good about keeping pets out. Owner is very sweet and so are the employees. Always look forward to eating here if I need a bite.

I stumbled upon their food truck during the Dragon Boat Festival event in Boston…read more Mango Bubble Tea: In the 32-degree-celsius heat, this mango drink was pure bliss I didn't have high expectations, but the mango flavor was rich, sweet, fragrant, and natural, with my favorite mango bursting boba. It brought back childhood memories.

Well... Having never had Cambodian food before I had no expectations outside of hoping it was good…read morefood. I had the beef Mee Katang. It was Very good and substantial. The vegetables were perfectly cooked, noodles and meat abundant and delicious. Needless to say I'm excited to have a new food to explore. Service was very simple and efficient. Helpful person took my order and made recommendations, which I appreciated. Definitely would recommend.

A little restaurant inside of a small plaza…read more I ordered the: -fried chicken with yellow rice: this was the best dish we ordered. The chicken was crispy and juicy. The yellow rice was super fragrant. -boiled chicken with yellow rice: the chicken did not seem very fresh. The color and texture isn't what I usually see. I would skip this one. -papaya salad: ive had quite a couple of papaya salads but this place uses maybe shrimp paste as their base? It smelled different and didn't have that fresh taste. -crab fried rice: another one of my favorites here. Overall it was okay but they didn't seem to have lots of customers so maybe that's why the food isn't as fresh?