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Just discovered Snowtime and we were pleasantly surprised to have a Taiyaki place so close! The place is very simple in decor. The A/C was blasting so it was a bit cold eating our soft serve but it's better than being hot! The taro soft serve was good, a little more tart than I'm used to but good! The Taiyaki was freshly made. I would have liked more custard but I'll know next time to ask. Toppings were ok, the coconut and almonds would be much better toasted. The Black Sesame was inert but gave it texture. The banana latte was delicious! Creamy on top, mild coffee flavor, and the banana came through nicely. Big cup also! We'll definitely be back!
Got the Sweet Sunset that had mango and strawberry. Comes with ice cream on top which is nice. Ice is nice and fine. A small was a good size for two people.
Tried this place for the first time and everything we got was really good! We got the specialty snow in these flavors: call me mango, berry mochi and the black sesame. The snow is super fine and the toppings and syrup are not overly sweet but had a lot of flavor. The fruits are fresh and tasty. We also got the taiyaki and the texture is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. My favorite one was the savory pesto cheese. The saltiness of the cheese went really well with the light sweetness of the waffle batter. The blueberry cream cheese is my second favorite. Again, it's flavorful without being too sweet. We'll be back for sure to try the other stuff!
This is one of the best Bing su Korean shaved ice places in the area. (My other favorite is Sul and Beans in Cupertino). The fruit is fresh and sweet and they include a lot of it. I just wish they added mochi to the sweet sunset shaved ice, the. It would be perfect for me! They gave me a free birthday sundae to redeem for this whole month which was a cup of vanilla ice cream and sprinkles. Service was quick and there were plenty of tables to sit at, not too crowded. They have a nice air conditioned area to sit in.
double oreo snow It was a nice refreshing snow and was perfect to share with another person since its too much for one in my opinion. The vibe is nice but more casual compared to more modernized cafes
Super cute dessert spot with several fun bingsoo combinations to try. We tried the Sweet Sunset (strawberry and mango) snow and the Biscoff Cheesecake snow in the small size (~$11 each) which was a perfect amount to share between 2 people. Each came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and condensed milk on top. Both were tasty and not too sweet, but the Biscoff Cheesecake one was definitely my favorite as someone with a sweet tooth. Would've loved to try the Dubai chocolate and strawberry snow! There is a self-ordering kiosk to browse the menu that also consisted of milk/fruit teas, matcha lattes, and taiyakis with a variety of fillings and soft serve flavor options. A bit more toppings and condensed milk would've been nice, but overall I enjoyed it and would return!
Once again, another perfect ending to a Saturday with snowtime. Service is fast and friendly and the shaved ice is always perfect. Portions are huge and prices are fair. Parking can be a little tough, but just be patient. A perfect summer evening treat.
First of all, the space is adorable. Minty teal walls, cute graphics, bright lighting. It's clean, modern, and photogenic. Espres-Snow (2/5) Visually pretty but I have some thoughts on taste. There were SO many toppings. Like... aggressively generous. Coffee jelly, cheesecake bites, almond cereal, ice cream. I saw looking forward to more actual snowy ice than toppings. it kind of got buried. And the coffee flavor, I was expecting a bold espresso punch. Instead, it leaned very sweet and milky. more dessert latte than coffee-forward. If you like sugary coffee drinks, you'll enjoy it. I just wanted more depth and bitterness to balance everything. Berry Mochi 3/5 (Friend got this "usually it's better) This one was pretty!! The strawberries look fresh! Taiyaki (plain) 2.5/5 Not super memorable unfortunately =/ also not super aesthetically pleasing. Is the cut outs supposed to look like that? Ambience: 5/5 Super cute date spot or girls' night dessert run.. Lots of seating. Overall 3/5 If you love loaded, sweet, Instagram-style shaved snow with ALL the toppings (this is your place)! If you're someone who prefers more ice, less chaos, and a stronger flavor base (especially for coffee)... you might want to ask for lighter toppings or reduced sweetness (if possible)?
I love snowtime!! I've tried several different snows here and they're all so delicious. Most recently I tried the biscoff cheesecake and it was amazing! It's very biscoff forward and kind of reminds me of cinnamon toast crunch cereal milk. Their snows can be sweet so I appreciate the complimentary water cups they provide. The taiyaki are great too!! Staff are chill, there's seating inside and outside, and it's cute inside! They had a promotion where you spend $20 and get a free pin too which was nice.
Snowtime is so underrated! It's tucked away in Campbell, but if you're ever in the area, you need to give this spot a try! They serve a variety of drinks, taiyaki, and snow ice. The snow ice here is super soft and they do not skimp on the toppings! There is a huge variety, but my current favorite is the Strawberry Cheesecake one :) The peach lychee tea is also very refreshing. I got it 50% sweet with Lychee Jelly and it was the perfect afternoon treat. If you're not feeling something sweet, they have some savory taiyaki options too :) I really liked the pesto! The staff is super kind. Feel free to ask them for suggestions if you're unsure. They have a ton of seating and free wifi, so you could easily work here if you wanted to as well! Highly recommend!
More like 3.5 I've visited this shop 3 times in 2 weeks, this review is solely for the milk tea and mini taiyaki from my visits. - Jan 30: The first experience was to try the peach tea with mini taiyaki. The drink was perfectly made, and the taiyaki was warm, great filling ratio. I love nutella, cheese, and the blueberry cream cheese inside! My friend enjoyed her strawberry milk as well! So much that I came back a couple days later with my boyfriend. - Feb 2nd: Different worker made our taiyaki, I think he overfilled it so some of them had burnt pieces due to the filling coming out and getting onto the hot grill. One of the taiyaki was tore in half so it had no filling.. and when I bit into another one, there was no filling at all (please see photo). Lastly the thai tea was ok, super milkyyyyyy though - Feb 4th: My friend wanted a drink so I got her a matcha latte and she said it was good! Our brown sugar boba was ok. Very milky but the brown sugar boba was really yummy and soft. Overall, I wanted to really like this place but it's pretty inconsistent with whoever is working! I'd love to try their bingsu some other time
I'm leaving another review because I've come to enjoy this place more and more over time. We've tried almost all the bingsu's, the matchas, and of course the ice cream. My favorites are the ube soft serve with the custard, the strawberry or biscoff bingsu, and the strawberry matcha. Although, honestly you can't go wrong with anything here! One anecdote I felt I HAD to share from earlier today: my wife's dad tried a bingsu for the first time ever, and he rarely eats desserts, but he fell in LOVE. The bingsu was so good it opened him up to an entirely new cuisine, and for that alone this deserves 6/5 stars!! Also Sara, the owner, has to be one of the sweetest and friendliest people I've ran into when going out for food. We're very happy to run into her when she's working. I hope Snowtime gets everything it deserves, it's easily my favorite local family owned business!
We were craving something sweet after lunch in Santa Cruz, so we stopped here in our way back home. We really loved their Korean shaved ice (BINGSU). I ordered a small berry mochi and my husband ordered the small caramel apple. We placed our order at the front kiosk and found a place to sit. I'd say it took about 10 minutes for our order to be ready. The berry mochi was so delicious and refreshing. It came with chopped strawberries, strawberry purée, mochi's and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the fluffy snow. The snow just melts in your mouth. What I love about this dessert is that it is not overly sweet. It sure hit the spot. My husband loved his caramel apple snow. It was chopped fresh apples, sliced almonds with graham cracker crumbs and a caramel sauce with cinnamon all on top of the snow. I tasted it and it was very good. It's really cutely decorated inside with plenty of seating options. I look forward to returning.
This is a cute dessert shop in Campbell. They have a variety of dessert you can try. We had the sweet sunset shave snow. While our friends tried the matcha one flavor. The combo of the strawberry and the mangos went really well together. I like that this spot gave an extra scoop of ice cream to go on top. Not many shave snow places do that. If you don't want it too sweet you can ask them to go light on the strawberry purée. If you get shave snow, make sure to eat it fast! It's no longer good when it's all melted. read more
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Sara P.
Glad you enjoyed your snows here! We know from experience that…
* Strawberry cheesecake shaved ice-The shaved ice had an abundance of cheesecake bits and strawberries. The milk in the ice was there, but it was overpowered by the strawberry puree. Overall, it is a very worth-it dish, as they weren't skimping on the portion. It definitely takes two to finish the regular and large. * mini taiyaki - We got three of their most popular flavors: blueberry cream cheese, custard, and grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was underwhelming, and there was only a bit of cheese inside. Sadly, there was no cheese pull. The blueberry cream cheese had a nice rich blueberry taste to it. Finally, for the custard, it was delicious and creamy. On a side note, it was freshly made, so it was very hot and needed some time to cool off. The service was fast since we went during off days and hours. Honestly a place that is worth your buck! Definitely a place we are going back to AND we are willing to make the drive :) read more
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Glad you enjoyed the snows! We put in a lot of effort to make sure…
2 years ago
we ordered the regular berry mochi bingsu and it was soooo good. The mochi pairs so well with the bingsu. We were a bit sad that they didn't give condensed milk on the side but we still thoroughly enjoyed the bingsu. I will say that it was a busy peak when we walked in so our order did end up taking a while to make and receive but I will say it was worth the wait. I will definitely be coming back with my family read more
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Sara P.
Thanks for checking us out!! Happy to hear you enjoyed the Berry…
Snowtime anytime. Refreshing powdery ice based desserts and friendly service. Small shop with decent indoor seating and a couple of outdoor tables as well. Self ordering kiosk is easy and efficient. We prefer to save the fruit flavored items like Sweet Sunset for the spring and summer months when berries and mangoes are in season and flavorful. During the fall and winter, Matcha Love is a favorite. read more
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We love welcoming you rain or shine!! So glad to hear you enjoy our…
1 year ago
Initial impressions: - spacious store ambiance - lots of seating, high chairs for toddlers - love that they have a filtered water fountain Food: - ordered Injeolmi shaved snow, but you couldn't really taste anything except the toppings. There was not enough roasted soybean powder. - taiyaki: red bean tastes homemade and is not too sweet which was perfect. Custard version was lacking a bit as it was more milky/runny and not custard-like. Service: - asked for more injeolmi powder, but was told it would be extra cost. Manager didn't seem to keen on the feedback/request, but they did provide condensed milk to up the flavor. Overall 2.5/5: this joint meets the needs of the market (it's popular) and they'll continue to do well, but probably wouldn't go back myself. Most people order the fruity and decadent flavors which probably is in their wheelhouse. As for Injeolmi, they need to amp up the flavor (wouldn't pass if located on El Camino/Koreatown) read more
One of my favorite dessert places in south San Jose!! Snowtime serves Asian desserts in Campbell and is (relatively) new. I find a lot of places that serve Bingsu have very big portions, so I love that this place has the option for smaller ones. I also like the fact that you can personalize them. I got a strawberry bingsu and added lychee jelly to it, and I've honestly been thinking about it ever since I had it. I can't wait to come back and try their other desserts as well as their drinks!! read more
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Sara P.
So happy you enjoyed our bingsu! We love that you customized it and…
2 years ago
Snowtime, why are you so good that I went twice in one week? I went on one day and then I went again the next day lol. I absolutely love the shaved snow with the strawberries, mochi and ice cream! It totally hits the spots on a nice hot day. There's AC on full blast and lots of seating inside. The staff is very friendly and nice and answered any questions that I had. If you have the feeling of loading up on lots of sweets, get the regular size shaved snow and it is big! But if you can't handle it, I would recommend the smaller size. Snowtime has other desserts like refreshing iced drinks, soft serve ice cream, regular ice cream and of course the shaved snow. I cannot wait to come back to try their other menu items because everything I have tried so far has been absolutely delicious! read more
One of my favorite dessert spots in the Bay! The Bingsu here is so so good! The snow itself is so soft, light, melty, and creamy. It's so addictive. I personally really like the mango mango snow and tira miss you, but am dying to try their other flavors. There is a great balance of flavor and texture in each shaved ice, and I think the small size is perfect for sharing between two, or a bigger dessert for one! I also tried the ube vanilla swirl here which was delicious, as well as the mini taiyaki. My favorite mini taiyaki flavor is the blueberry cream cheese. Make sure to eat these fresh! The mango matcha latte I tried here was also good. Been here twice and the owner is always working! She's super sweet and brings out the desserts to your table. Love the interior which is always clean. Great place, highly recommend! read more
Do you know... The Muffin Man??? Or.. I mean, The snowman. When people say that you eat with your eyes first, really took advantage of that at this dessert spot. Snowtime is a pretty big store, but unfortunately there isn't an abundance of seating arrangements which leaves a lot of empty space inside. There was no line, and it was not busy at all (I wonder why). Ordering was quick and it came out fast, but I felt as though I was being featured on an Episode of Catfished from MTV. My I can't even remember what we decided to order, but I do not recommend the ice cream stuff here. My friend and I were so disgusted that when we re reference it as the, "Sh*tty dessert place" the the taiyaki must haven't been that great either because I didn't remember that I had ordered it. The only reason I remember im able too recall ordering them is because of the picture I took. Im not sure if we just ordered something bad, or if it's a proper reflection of how the rest of the desserts are. read more
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Sara P.
Hi Malia, I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy our desserts!…
1 year ago
I ordered a matcha love via doordash, and it was ready within 5 minutes! I was surprised by how much flavor was packed and how big this dessert was even though I ordered a small and its the smallest of the three sizes (small, regular, large). Between the layers of shaved ice, they put layers of matcha powder and or some condensed milk and it made every bite so tasty. I added on lychee jelly for an extra 75 cents and overall, for ~$11, I think this dessert was totally worth it! My husband and I shared the one small and I think it was just right. There were a lot of other tasty looking shaved ice combos that looked really fun, so I'll have to come back to try it! Looking forward to bringing friends here, especially since the summer is coming up! read more
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Yummy yummy in my tummy. I just came back from Korea and this place is surprisingly pretty authentic. The Taiyaki bun with red bean filling tasted exactly like it would in Korea. The snow shaved ice was light and refreshing. Overall, I enjoyed coming here and the ambiance was pretty cool too. Their decor is a Tiffany blue color and they even had a matching coffee machine. it's pretty spacious inside too. Also, I like the fact that It is a melting pot of different ethnicities, everyone loves this place! It was packed! read more
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Sara P.
Hi Nuran, thanks so much for checking us out! We’re glad you enjoyed…
One of my favorite dessert places to go for bingsu! The parking is small but usually when I go, I can get a spot. Service: Everyone is super friendly! Tables: Limited seating with tables and chairs. But when I went, I was able to get a table! Dessert: I ordered the berry mochi to share with my friend and I think it was the perfect amount! Definitely will be back! read more
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Sara P.
Wow! I'm glad everything lined up perfectly for you! Maybe it was a…
2 years ago
This is my go-to place for a lychee green tea in Campbell! I really want to try their other desserts like their soft serve. The interior of the place is really cute and nice to look at. And the service is quick! Can't wait to come back and try more off their menu!! read more
3 months ago
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Sara P.
Thank you, Maurice! Appreciate all your support and so honored to…
Loved the strawberry and mochi bingsu! It was not overtly sweet and the ice was soft and fluffy. It came out to around $20 for a large after taxes and tip but it goes to support a mom-daughter chain that is killing it! Highly recommend it! Water machine was also super clean and the inside was super nice to eat and talk in! read more
10 months ago
One of my favorite Korean desserts in the bay! I love this family owned dessert shop. I've gotten the taiyaki cones and bingsu. All the flavors I've tried so far are delicious and worth the try. The shop itself is very spacious and a great place to enjoy a sweet treat. My favorite bingsu is the strawberry cheesecake. read more
1 year ago
Service: greeted by warm and welcoming staff Ambiance: cute indoor decor with a fair amount of tables. Good place for a study spot. Parking: plentiful in a lot Drinks: ordered the black milk tea, taro milk drink (decaf) and peachy lychee drink (decaf) which my favorite. It was refreshing and the added honey boba added a great warm chewy texture. Snack: the mini taiyakis were super cute and didn't taste dry (got the custard flavor). There are 4 options and I look forward to going back to trying the other 3 flavors (Nutella, red bean and blueberry cream cheese). read more
1 year ago
Favorite shaved ice place in the bay! Definitely recommend injeolmi and matcha flavors for bingsoo! read more
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Sara P.
So honored to be in your list of favs! Thank you Vivian for…
I love that Snowtime has both boba and bingsoo! I've come a few times and this is one of the few bingsoo spots that has a smaller size where people can have their own since most bingsoos are huge and people usually have to share. I've tried the strawberry latte drink and several of the bingsoos. I wasn't a big fan of the black sesame bingsoo but have liked the matcha and mango bingsoo that I've tried. The only downside is that parking can get a little difficult at times, but usually I'm able to get a spot after waiting for a bit. I recommend this place to get your dessert fix. read more
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Sara P.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us Emily!! So glad you’ve…
6 months ago
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Yay! So happy you enjoyed our black sesame shaved ice! Looking…
1 year ago
This place is so BOMB. Soft serve is not too sweet. And the peachy leechy tea I got was epic! I always get my dog a vanilla soft serve from here as its her fave! Servers are nice, friendly, and inside is clean. read more
Nice clean interior with indoor tables. Employees were friendly and quick. I got the taiyaki in a cup: vanilla/ube soft serve, custard for taiyaki filling, and oreo crumbs and pocky as my 2 included toppings. Love that pocky was an option! My friend got the regular taiyaki bun with Nutella filling. I enjoyed my taiyaki and soft serve. I will say that the ube tasted a lot more like taro than ube, and had that artificially sweet taro flavor. My taiyaki was pretty good. I tried my friend's taiyaki with nutella that came out piping hot and loved it. I do prefer it when it's hot (goes especially well with the cold soft serve imo) so in the future I'd probably get just the soft serve in the cup, then a separate taiyaki on the side so I can get the hot taiyaki. Love that they have the mini taiyaki option too! read more
Stopped by Snowtime after dinner - tried Golden dust snow ice dessert. The ice is light as air, red bean is really good, not too sweet, mochi and a soybean powder. It was like a deconstructed ice mochi. The staff was super super friendly and the service was great. The store was very clean and modern. Next time we went to try their taiyaki read more
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Sara P.
Thanks for giving us a try, Julie! So glad to hear you enjoyed our…
Had a great experience here! Service is quick and friendly. Not many fruit options for bingsu, so expect more powder-based flavors like injeolmi or matcha. I got the Golden Dust, which was DELICIOUS! I liked the texture of the ice and the milkiness. Very creamy, but still light. They do not skimp on the red bean!!! Wow, they were generous. mochi and almonds were a good touch. read more
This place was great! Their menu had a good amount of options to choose from, and the strawberry and mango flavors especially caught my eye. They give HUGE portions for such a good price! The large by itself could definitely be enough for a small family. My dessert was DELICIOUS. The right amount of toppings, the shaved snow was perfect, the balance of flavors was perfect, and to top it all off, the service was quick. It's the perfect summer grab and the seating is cute and casual. I will definitely be returning here. read more
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Sara P.
Hi Hailey, thanks so much for checking us out!! I’m so happy to hear…
I love how unique the menu items at Snowtime are. This is definitely the place for dessert lovers with an especially sweet tooth. I got the Tira-miss-you snow. It was a great combination of chocolate ice cream and actual tiramisu pieces, topped with chocolate sauce and a strawberry. It was nicely packed to go. The service was friendly, though it was quite packed at the time I visited, about half an hour before closing on a weekday, which was unexpected. The ordering process was quite easy, though, and you receive a buzzer that notifies you when your order is ready. read more
2 years ago
An okay dessert place. The shave snow was kinda bland to be honest, the only parts that tasted good were the ice cream and Oreos. I've had a lot of other shaved snow before where the snow is covered in sauce but this place really only had it around the inside of the cup. Service is fine, they have one of those electric menu boards that you can place your own order at which is always nice. Very minimal seating inside however, which , with all the space you think would not be an issue. Lots of standing room though lol read more
Awesome new experience of trying Korean dessert with actual ice cream snow, fruits and chocolate! I was so amazed by the quality, interior, taste and staff, so I absolutely love it. Location is great: there are other food places nearby, the parking, a restroom, water. Inside it's really nice and bright, very stylish and with a lot of plants. read more
2 years ago
This is my father's favorite dessert spot and he is always begging to go every time I come home! Last time we ordered the matcha love (comes with red bean, mochi, and matcha ice cream) but decided to try their golden dust this time. After ordering at the self-serve kiosk, it only takes about 10 minutes for the dessert to arrive. It is quite hefty, although we were able to split a large between two people. The almond toppings provided a nice crunch, and the soft tender mochi blended well with the ice and ice cream. The ice cream has a subtle sweetness to it, which I liked because ice cream is usually too sugary for me. The ice itself also has a milk flavor to it, and within layers of ice are drizzles of what tasted like honey. It gave the ice great taste, so it didn't feel like I was eating a snow cone. I am a huge fan of matcha, but the golden dust definitely took me by surprise and I would order it again. Tips: - If you are looking to split, feel free to use the complimentary water cups as individual bowls - If you ask my father, he would say to add condensed milk on top! read more
I like how they offer three different sizes for shaved ice. If you just want a little one for yourself or a big one to share (or for yourself), you have those options. I got the caramel apple shaved ice and it was delicious. There was plenty of diced apples on top, and the caramel flavor bleeds through all layers of the shaved ice. The ice cream scoop on top was cold but soft enough to cut through with a spoon. The staff was very nice and allergen conscious. It's shops like this that makes me want to have shaved ice even in January! read more
Cute little place to grab dessert after dinner on date night. Service was fairly quick; you place an order at the front and you are handed a pager/buzzer thing to retrieve your order when it's ready. We got to try the matcha snow and omg this may be one of the best shaved ice dessert I have ever had so far. The shaved ice/snow was made very well; very fluffy and smooth that it almost reminded me of cotton candy. The flavor or the match was perfect, not too overpowering. I also really enjoyed the red bean and pieces of mochi b/c it adds a fun texture. Their snows are very shareable or you can have it all to yourself! Def would come back to try their other flavors. read more
Value for the items was good. Got the black sesame shaved ice and mini taiyaki The ice cream on the shaved ice was unnecessary and took away from the rest of the dessert. Additionally, I would have wanted to see more black sesame. It tasted more like a red bean shaved ice Taiyaki tasted good, presentation sucked though. read more
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Sara P.
Hi Tiger, thanks for leaving your review! We’re glad you were happy…
A wonderful shop that is owned by a mother/daughter duo I went for an event and returned to buy some more of their red bean fish! Lots of options for the family, from shaved ice to red bean fish taiyaki. I haven't tried their drinks but they do have many customizable options! read more
7 months ago
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Hi Patty, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the shaved snow. The base is…
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715 W Hamilton Ave
Ste 1130
Campbell, CA 95008
West San Jose
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Hi, do you do catering? If so, how does it work?
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Is the matcha soft serve available yet?
Hi Kim! I'm happy to share we finally have matcha soft serve as well as chocolate. Thank you so much for your patience and we hope you try it out soon!
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