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    Secret Garden

    4.1 (87 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Coconut milk tea with mango jelly and milk cream foam
    Grace K.

    Food - 3.5 service - 5 ambiance- 4 Prob more like a 3.5. But 4 is generous. I got the coconut milk tea with mango jelly and milk foam. Light ice and "less sugar". It was okay. I wish I tried the coconut slush instead. It wasn't cold enough. Even if it's light ice it should still be cold and there were maybe two ice cubes. And they melted right away. The coconut was a powder base and tasted a little artificial. The mango jelly was yummy. It was "less sugar" but was a little sweeter than I felt it should be. It wasn't bad but it wasn't one of my top boba places. The menu was a little sparse as well. It is located in a cute area of Williamsburg, the old town area and the parking is not that difficult. Cute enough inside with decent seating area, I would go again if my boba tea mood strikes and I am in the area. Seems like there's not a lot of similar places nearby.

    Matcha milk tea with crystal boba and mango  Lychee oolong tea
    Lena M.

    Came here to cowork with the wonderful Coastal Virginia CM, Yoonie. This boba, ice cream, tea, and juice bar is so cute! ***LOCATION*** Located right outside of William & Mary, this shop is awesome. There is parking right next to the building or a pay to park parking lot across the street. The first two hours in the lot are free. ***EXPERIENCE*** We ordered the lychee oolong tea and the matcha milk tea with crystal boba and mango. My lychee oolong tea tasted just like fresh lychee! I will say it's brewed on the stronger side, so was a bit more bitter than I was hoping, but it was really refreshing. This is a wonderful spot to get some work done. They have strong wifi and lots of outlets. I appreciate the natural lighting in this space. ***PRICE*** Depending on what type and size of drink you get, prices range from $5-8. ***BATHROOM*** This spot shares a bigger building with other businesses. There isn't a bathroom in the actual Secret Garden space, but if you exit through their bigger building, you can find Women and Men restrooms not too far away. There are a few stalls in the Womens. ***CONCLUSION*** There is an extensive list of things you can order here! There is something for everyone. It's a great spot to meet up with a friend and get some work done.

    Coffee and Icecream
    Robert D.

    We were out for the day seeing the sights after a couple hours we decided to take a break and found this cool spot. Coffee drinks, tea, and most importantly some great ice cream. Selection wasn't huge, but this mouth watering treat was exactly what I was looking for.

    frozen mango milk tea with tapioca bubble
    Sasha B.

    the secret garden cafe had such a welcoming atmosphere! the staff was friendly and helpful, which initially gave me high hopes because my partner and i are big boba fans. we ordered a frozen mango milk tea and an oolong milk tea, both with tapioca bubbles. the presentation was beautiful - the drinks looked picture-perfect! however, upon taking our first sip, we noticed that the tapioca bubbles weren't fully cooked . instead of the usual smooth, chewy texture, they were a bit hard and rough. unfortunately, we weren't satisfied with the drinks and ended up not finishing them. while the experience wasn't ideal, we wouldn't completely write off the secret garden cafe. the positive aspects like the friendly service and beautiful presentation encourage us to give them another chance in the future. however, we'd definitely emphasize the importance of fully cooked tapioca bubbles when ordering again.

    Bubble tea
    Jessica L.

    Went on the fourth of july and it was super packed. We waited a while for our drinks. It was hot and muggy inside. The bubble tea tasted ok.

    Interior
    Lola J.

    By far the BEST frozen milk tea I've had. I ordered the strawberry frozen milk tea with boba and it tasted just like a strawberry milkshake. It wasn't too sweet or too thick, it was just right! The establishment itself was very clean. It appeared to be fairly new. The staff was also friendly. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for a nice cool treat.

    Cool little boba / milk tea bar.....
    Audry P.

    While looking for a coffee shop i happened across this lovely little boba (bubble tea) place. They had a lovely selection of milk teas that included a choice of boba! I decided on matcha, because I wanted to try something new. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the matcha was! I usually go for Thai, or taro (my absolute favorite) Service was fast, friendly, and the product was quite delicious! Swing by and snag a drink.... Sit at the many tables or outside seats they have available. Ambiance: casual Cleanliness: very clean Service: good

    Brown sugar milk tea and regular black milk tea with boba.
    Brienna V.

    The best brown sugar boba we've ever had. I think the milk might be frothed but whatever they do, it's a game changer. Highly recommend. You will probably need insulin afterward.

    Outdoor seating during social distancing
    Grace D.

    I'm happy Williamsburg finally has good bubble tea and psyched it's in a convenient CW location. The service is friendly, everything is always made fresh, and the interior is adorable. Their tapioca pearls are fresh and flavorful, and they have all the other add-ins you could ask for. I like how they offer plenty of dairy free and caffeine free options. They allow customizable levels of ice and sugar in the drinks, which is great. 100% sweetness can be a little much for someone who's trying to cut back on sugar. Still, I'm an addict and this place gives me my fix. Their brown sugar flavor lives up to its namesake and the Thai tea is solid, but Taro is my favorite flavor so far. Their breakfast waffle sandwich is yummy, with a great house sauce and perfectly toasted liege waffles, but their food is overpriced. It's my one complaint. Stick to drinks and ice cream here. The tea isn't cheap but it's worth it for the occasional treat. If you can't choose between ice cream and tea, their frozen milk tea is definitely the way to go.

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    It's milk tea. There are no other options around here. It is basic but decent so if you need a milk tea now, this is going to be it!

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    Omg when you walk in it smells lovely like cookies!!! The customer service was phenomenal. I like…read morehow they have a display of the cookies or the week. I decided to try the strawberry shortcake and it was so delicious!!! I was planning to eat half and ate the whole cookie!!! I also tried the Cookie Monster ice cream and it was so good. I decided to purchase a scoop before I left and it was amazing. I can't wait to come back!!

    We came in tonight for cookies, and the experience was unacceptable…read more First, the weekly flavors in-store didn't match what was advertised online. Then, while there was only one employee working, the bigger issue wasn't just speed, it was complete lack of organization and service. Our first orders came out, but my cookie ice cream sandwich had barely any ice cream compared to my husband's. Like not even a scoop of ice cream it was like a spoonful. For $14, that's inexcusable. We then placed an order for four cookies. Instead of finishing our order, the employee repeatedly prioritized a large family behind us. She asked what we had ordered "said the system didn't register it" but when one person stepped away briefly, she chose to serve other customers which included giving away the exact cookies we had already ordered. When our friend came back (not even 5 min later) we were told the cookies we ordered were no longer available. Instead of addressing the mistake or offering a solution, she continued serving multiple other customers while we waited nearly an hour with no resolution and no refund. While it's clear she was overwhelmed, that does not excuse the lack of basic service, communication, or accountability. No business should be operating with one employee if this is the result. Overall, this was a frustrating and poorly handled experience from start to finish

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