**This review is for the new location in RTP**…read more I absolutely love this shop for coworking. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. And they have a variety of drinks and food. For drinks you can choose from coffee, tea, matcha, milkshakes, or smoothies. For food, you can choose from bagels, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or pastries. I enjoyed the sunshine hunter bagel and the e sunshine daydream smoothie. My smoothie was delicious and made fresh, but that bagel was everything! The staff was Beth friendly and helpful as it was my first time there. I'd absolutely return in the future.

My friends and I met for breakfast on Valentine's Day morning at Bean Traders. We were lucky to get…read morethere before the rush (around 10). It's located a couple of doors down from Sprouts grocery store. There's plenty of seating and it's a cute place. I loved it immediately. They have an extensive beverage menu to include smoothies, coffee, hot chocolate, as well as several food options. Their waffles & bagel sandwiches seem to be their big hits! They also have baked goods, many from Ninth Street bakery. I ordered The Elvis Bagel sandwich (Peanut Butter, Bananas, Bacon & Honey) and a hot Brown Sugar Latte. Both were sooo good, made perfectly. I also ordered a pumpkin muffin to go (it's from Ninth Street bakery) and ate it the next day. It was absolutely the best muffin. I'll be back soon.

One of my top places for reliable, not-too-overly-sweet flavored lattes. Got the sea salt caramel…read morelatte, which was full, with a beautiful balance of salt and sweet. No off-putting bitterness or acidity to the beans they use. Plenty of short bites to choose from. The Woodcroft location has plenty of notices on local events and readily available parking. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.

Delicious Van Gogh sandwich and hot chai on the patio in the sunshine delicious pesto and fresh…read moreingredients

have had milklab at another location and this was just as good! i got the strawberry dalgona. super…read moretasty strawberry with that dalgona sweet foam on top. despite being busy, they made my order relatively quick. they have a register or you can order on the tablet. would come again for sure!

Not the best nor the worst Milklab location, and pretty convenient if you're visiting Southpoint…read moreMall. With a boring food court on top of it, Milklab is a sweet haven found at the center of the mall building, by the central escalators. If you're riding down the escalator from the 2nd floor, you can see the big, simple "MILKLAB" sign on its roof. Unlike other Milklab locations, this is just a concession with just a side table on one end, so don't expect seats and tables you'd usually find a typical milk tea cafe. There's usually a kiosk for ordering, but the last time I went, it wasn't working, so I directly told the barista what I wanted: a large Purple Taro Latte + egg pudding topping (light ice, 75% sweetness level). I've ordered the Purple Taro Latte many times in different Milklab locations before, but this is the first time I tried it with egg pudding. I usually order it with taro pudding but after trying the brown sugar milk tea drink with egg pudding in Tiger Sugar in Cary, I decided to test it out with this sweet drink. Surprisingly, I couldn't taste the difference between the blend with the taro pudding and this one with the egg pudding. The flavor of the purple taro in the milk was so strong, it kind of masked the creaminess of the egg pudding, but it's still richer with it. Nonetheless, the barista got the blend right. I called the Purple Taro Latte the "best taro milk tea" in my review for Milklab - Cary (the first and best Milklab location), and my opinion still hasn't changed. This is not your average taro milk tea; Milklab proudly claims that they use the best ingredients such as organic milk and other premium ingredients, not the cheap powdery kind you can get from bigger milk tea franchised shops. And the Purple Taro Latte is one of the drinks that delivers that rich, organic taste. I've tried other drinks and briefly shared what I thought of them in my review for Milklab - Cary so I won't repeat them here, but what I can highlight more is Milklab's premium-looking branding with its minimal black logo on its quality cups. When you hold a Milklab drink, there's a luxurious feel, not just because of its elegant cups, but also because the ingredients inside are the best (except for its mediocre brown sugar milk tea). Overall Score: 3.9/5

This place is amazing! I have visited most countries in Asia for reference and live on the West…read moreCoast. So I have a fair amount of boba tea experience. The service is efficient and precise. The ambiance is calm and relaxing with a dent of brown sugar. The ceremonial grade Uji Matcha was the best that I've had outside of Kyoto, hands-down. Additionally, the milk foam on top is perfection, and not too sweet, not too salty, just right. All of the other teeth that I tried were good whether it was fruit tea or green tea. I will definitely return for any of their drinks.l whenever in town.

Hey Yelp fam! This is a good yet sad review--but not for the…read morereason you're probably thinking. While in Durham (as I shared in a previous post), we stopped by a food hall after an event, and inside we found Milk Lab. I'm usually not big on trying different teas or specialty drinks, but on this particular day my sister recommended it--and I figured, what the heck, let's give it a try. I honestly don't even remember exactly what we ordered or whether it had milk in it, but what I do remember is that it was so good. The barista was amazing--super knowledgeable, explained the drink list, and even helped us decide when we couldn't choose between two options. The drink we got was one of their recommendations, and it did not disappoint. IT WAS SO GOOD! Now here's the sad part As I was walking to the table to sit down, the drink somehow tipped over and spilled. Y'all... I don't even know what happened, but I was HEARTBROKEN. I didn't get to finish it, but from the few sips I did get, I would absolutely order it again. I'm just glad I at least managed to get a picture before the tragedy.

After 4 hours of driving and 90 minutes of shopping, I was lagging hard by the middle of the…read moreafternoon. Enter the Ebar. Their iced spiced chai definitely hit the spot. For a medium size chai with oat milk, it cost about 8 bucks, so it is certainly not the cheapest coffee bar. But it had a good flavor, the ingredients were blended well, and the service was quite friendly.

Nordstrom coffee is really good, so here is where you get it. It was good!…read more (character limit ... uhh the sandwiches in the fridge looked kinda rough)

Been to this Starbucks a few times, the one thing about this location over others is the staff is…read morevery friendly. Though is a smaller Starbucks with no drive thru it feels cozy. It doesn't have as much inside seating as other Starbucks might have. I've had small orders and larger orders here and the staff seems capable of fulfilling either, including at times throwing in some extra goodies at no charge.

Great staff and very clean... Drinks were great it was my first time trying the Iced Dubai…read moreChocolate Matcha, new favorite drink!

Very cutie spot! Love the ambiance when we came in, the seating is very unique, cute, and…read morecomfortable. If you're looking for your knees to pop a little when you sit down, this is the place for you haha. Go support your local small businesses! I got the ube ice milk at 50% sugar and it was delish! There's only one size and it's pretty big. I definitely recommend mixing it super well with the coated ube on the sides of the cup, otherwise you're just gonna taste the milk. I loved it though cause it felt like I was getting different layers of the drink based on how much ube I had mixed in- very high quality milk and drink. I would totally recommend! My roommate got their strawberry matcha, and we watched them make their matcha and 100% authentic, it's not just some concentrate, we watched them mix the matcha with the designated whisk- super high quality and she loved it too. I had a sip and their boba quality is also 10/10, super super chewy and nice! The guy behind the counter was also really kind- very quick service, patient with you as you look at their wonderful menu. You can also ask to sample some of their toppings to make a well-informed decision for yourself. They also have little gifts you can buy in the form of tea, popping boba, or even cute boba/drink carriers. Also, they have a cute interactive wall where you can write a note or draw some pictures. Would be back again! Personally think it would be fun if there were also board games around too!

| Overview + Brown…read moreSugar Ice Milk is deliciously creamy + Boba texture is perfect + Decent milk tea size in a cute cup with "ears" + Good selection of fruit teas, smoothies & iced coffee drinks + Cool ambiance + Fast customer service - Boba cost extra for Brown Sugar Ice Milk - Taro milk tea here is made of powder / other ingredients look artificial - Various toppings in the open - are they clean? - Menu is purely drinks; no desserts or snacks | Full Review Located in a corner of the Hope Valley Commons shopping area, Bapu Teahouse Durham looks inviting from the outside with its cool boba milk tea structure by the cafe's front door, showing Bapu's simple logo outside. Bapu's ambiance inside looks artsy, with cute aesthetics and cool atmosphere. What stood out to me was the assortment of toppings displayed. The good thing: they look pretty colorful and fresh; the not-so-good thing: they're uncovered, so I'm not sure if they're clean. Nonetheless, it's convenient to see the different topping options you can add to your milk tea. I noticed Bapu uses the artificial purple taro powder for its milk tea instead of taro paste, so I eliminated that choice from my milk tea selection process. There was only one young employee who took orders and also made the milk teas when I went, but his customer service was good as he made fine recommendations and served my order fast. Unlike Boba Baba's eye-aching menu screens, Bapu Teahouse's menu overhead looks clear with photos, highlighting its special drinks. There are no kiosks here, so you'd have to order face-to-face. As the server recommended, I ordered the Brown Sugar Ice Milk (75% sweetness, light ice). It doesn't look as Instagram-worthy as Tiger Sugar's brown sugar milk teas, but it looks yummy enough, with brown sugar syrup clearly visible in Bapu's cute & translucent cup with ears. Bapu only serves 1 size for its drinks. When I ordered this, the server asked if I wanted boba. Most decent milk tea cafes I go to automatically already have the basic tapioca pearls or boba by default in their brown sugar milk tea drinks but Bapu charges extra for that. Brown Sugar Ice Milk is listed as $6. With the boba topping, I ended up paying a total of $7.76, which is slightly higher than average price of brown sugar boba milk teas in cafes I've been to. Compare that to Feng Cha in Morrisville, which offers Dirty Boba (brown sugar milk tea for only $6.25 with the boba already included, so Bapu's pricing here sounds like a joke. To be fair, the size of the cup is large enough, with its cute top that reminds me of Doraemon or Hello Kitty. The material of it doesn't look cheap and it feels fun to hold. The sweetness of the brown sugar flavor was just right. It might have been too sweet if it was set to 100% sweetness level, and it's still probably slightly sweet at 50% but my usual preference of 75% for any brown sugar milk tea was perfect here. The milk was deliciously-creamy with the fresh & chewy boba - perfect texture. Server did a good job blending with just the right amount of ice, good amount of brown sugar syrup & boba. It's not on the same level as Boba Baba's Brown Sugar Boba or Tiger Sugar's brown sugar drinks but it's better than many mediocre brown sugar milk teas I've tried in other cafes. Bapu Teahouse's menu is purely drinks, with a nice variety of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies & iced coffee. Sadly, there are no snack or non-drink dessert options here that you can pair with your milk tea. It's not a big deal if you're only craving for a drink, and it looks like Bapu has a good selection of toppings to customize your order. Just prepare to pay extra for those. | Overall Score: 3.4/5 | Recommended Alternative: Sharetea in Morrisville

So I'm absolutely in love with Bean Flower- not only do they have the best drink and unique Asian…read moredessert menu, they also have the cutest arrangement of stickers, art, pottery, and other knock knacks from local Asian-owned small businesses in the area. Love the vibes when you come in- it's a very hang-out friendly, sit-down and talk, can sit around and read with some background noise kind of vibe. They do have I think 1-2 small tables in the back! Really love the staff here, they gave really great recs and are so incredibly personable. I'm not kidding when I say that Bean Flower is constantly on my mind. It was Lunar New Year time around when me and my friend came! They gave us the CUTEST red envelopes with our order with a Bean Flower sticker. Absolutely in love- y'all come get your boba and desserts! We got their Thai tea and assam milk tea this time- I'm definitely coming back for their desserts to try next time too! I wish I had more money to buy all the art they had as well.

Went back with my family and tried a few other things, still an 8.5/10 would recommend (service &…read moreambiance are ofc chef's kiss): - Matcha Milk Tea with Ube Syrup and Boba: Ube was more distinguishable prior to mixing up the drink, but the matcha itself was tasty and that perfect vibrant green. - Viet Chai with Boba: Too strong for me, but my sister liked it! All the spices were interesting though, and the boba was nicely chewy. - Dou Hua (Chinese homemade silken tofu pudding in brown sugar ginger syrup): Not too sweet, clear ginger taste, fun texture.

What a hidden gem! Perfect place for a low key Friday night dinner…read more Pastas were delicious and so were the warm cookies for dessert! Server was nice and attentive. This would be a great place for a lunch to catch up with old friends! I'll definitely be back!

Venue: very casual. You walk up to the register and order and sit yourself…read more Service: don't let the casualness of this restaurant fool you. The service is exceptional. The server will come to your table and give you service after you find your table. I typically tip when I order (takes lot of trust before the service) and they never fail to provide great one. As a meatasauris, I do not typically turn to salads however, this particular salad, Asian sesame salad with my choice of protein, salmon is to die for. It is very flavorful, sweet, tang and savory. Each bite is fresh and crunchy and love the mandarins that compliments the sweetness of the dressing. Highly recommend if you love salad. Price: depends what you order but this salad is about $30.

Wonderful place for dinner with a extensive menu. From the ramen, appetizers, sushi, and hibachi it…read morewas a difficult decision. We loved the Mojito Rainbow was absolutely delicious. We had the pan fried gyoza and pork buns that were perfect to start the meal Our server, Peyton, answered our questions and provided several recommendations. Great service! They have a full bar and the decor is nice. Terrific place and we will be back.

My buddy and I finally made it to Kinya Ramen in Durham ( @kinyadurham )for lunch and I'm so glad…read morewe did. i can't wait to host a party in their massive karaoke room which can fit 50 of your favorite people. (they also have a smaller karaoke room that can fit 20 guests) A few of our favorite dishes included: Soy garlic wings which were crispy, saucy, and finger-licking good. The signature Kinya ramen; rich, decadent, and simply unforgettable!(my buddy enjoyed the tonkatsu ramen with chicken) The sukiyaki with beef; that sweet, savory broth is still living rent free in my mind Shoutout to the soup dumplings; even though i didn't get one, I lived vigorously through my friend's satisfying reactions And to finish, the taiyaki (a fried, fish-shaped pastry filled with creamy sweet red bean paste) served with matcha ice cream, plus brown sugar milk tea with boba. Definitely a go-to spot for good food, good friends, and a fun experience. - Special thanks to our amazing waitress, Claire, and the fantastic staff at Kinya!!