A cute local family-owned dessert place that opens kind of late and stays open pretty late! The sweet bears are so cute & have more flavor options than competitors in DFW. In terms of service, they're very friendly and able to answer any questions you have. read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Golden paradise - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

Sweet Bear is a family favorite and definitely worth a visit if you haven't tried them yet! Their bear-shaped waffles are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. My personal favorite is the custard filling, while my kids are obsessed with the Nutella. If you've had Somi Somi's fish-shaped taiyaki, these are similar but in my opinion, even better! Ordering is super easy using the self-service kiosk or by scanning the QR code, which takes you directly to the menu. This cute placed is owned by an incredibly sweet and young Korean couple. Every order is made fresh and when they present you your order, you can just tell that their bears are made with such love. They are so kind and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

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My dentist moved next door to Sweet Bear Cafe so I thought a sweet drink was a great, if slightly counterproductive, way to celebrate a clean bill of health. The restaurant is cute with wooden tables and benches. Each table has a cup of conversation starter slips; a nice touch for keeping the convos going with friends. I ordered my go to drink--a Thai Iced Tea. I loved the option to control the sweetness and the amount of ice. I went with 50% sweet. The rich flavor of the Thai tea came through beautifully. I am determined to come back and try their Sweet Bear pastries. I love that they have a savory filling option among other sweet choices. They advertise that they are served warm and fresh, taking around 10-15 minutes to prepare, so order ahead if time is an issue. They have a kiosk order system but only one kiosk. I waited a bit because I missed the ordering QR codes posted literally everywhere to save the wait in line. Oops! My tea was out super fast. No complaints. The owners were super nice. I was greeted instantly and offered samples. I love that they have personalized the place with elements of their story. As others said, there isn't an obvious bathroom, so don't count on Sweet Bear for a post-dentist rescue. Otherwise, a wonderful experience! read more

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Sweet bears and fruit refreshers are amazing. Lots of drink options. Really enjoyed it. Friendly service. read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Sweet bear and chocolate ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

Cute store and good boba. Got a normal jasmine milk tea. Comfortable store with some seating on benches. They have unique shaped bears and ice cream. No WiFi or bathroom here, so it's a quick in and out. read more

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DON'T SLEEP ON THIS ONE!!!! Sweet Bear Cafe in Allen. We stopped by for boba and they had a sample of their Thai milk tea.... They hooked me with that! But that's not all. We ordered an assortment of their bears with filling and let me just say they were VERY delicious!!! The owners are extremely kind and want to make sure you have a great experience with their products. To have this kind of customer service is rare in today's world. This truly is a hidden gem!!! read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

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Cute, welcoming, fun place to stop and check out. I've driven by here daily on my way to work and wanted to check it out so my son (13) and I finally made it happen tonight. My son ordered the sweet bear + ice cream combo. He chose the Oreo sweet bear with chocolate ice cream. The sweet bear has a waffle type texture and taste. The filling was - yep, an Oreo. He quite enjoyed the filling and the ice cream but the waffle texture wasn't his thing. He still gave is an 8.5 out of 10! So pretty good. I ordered the 2 sweet bear and the new Sugar Mommy Coffee with jelly. I wasn't sure what it was so I decided to give it a try. Con's - I wasn't able to order just 1 bear. I knew I wouldn't eat both bears so I was disappointed that they are only sold as a combo. Secondly, the sugar mommy coffee was ok - it wasn't horrible and it wasn't great. I did not like the texture of the jelly but I do believe that's an acquired taste. I gave 4 stars because even though I didn't love everything enough to want to keep coming back - it was a very pleasant and interesting experience. I can see why people do love it. If I were to return, I'd like to try their refreshers or other drinks. My son said he would come for the drinks as well to try different ones. I also gave 4 stars for the ambiance and customer service. Although, you do order yourself - the staff was friendly and explained your order to you. What is preventing 5 stars? I did not dock a star for taste because I believe that's not on the business - that's on individual taste and preferences. I do feel it's a little more expensive than I expected but not horribly overpriced. However, lack of seating could be an issue when busy - it would be nice if they had outdoor seating. Also, major downside for me was having to order 2 sweet bears instead of 1. Even though it wasn't my absolute favorite, I'd still encourage people to give it a go. Try it and see what YOU think. I love supporting local, small businesses and think you should too! :) read more

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Super cute place to get snacks and drinks! I've had their matcha, mango refresher and the custard bear. 2 bears are about $5, that's a good deal. Bear fillings include custard, Nutella, red bean, Oreo and plain. I believe there are others like cheese too for an up charge. I've always taken it to-go but looks like there are plenty of seating. Hours are interesting. They don't open until 2pm on weekdays. read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

Stopping by twice during their grand opening week of May 11th, our family really enjoyed their bubble tea drinks, snacks, and hospitality. Located in a very small strip mall in Allen, TX, Sweet Bear is a locally owned small cafe, that just opened in the space that previously had a very good donut shop. The husband/wife owners share their dream (in their own words): "to share a little sweetness, and joy to our community through handcrafted Korean desserts, drinks, and treats". After ordering and paying, one can sit and wait in the few cafe tables/chairs set around the cafe. It takes as long as one would expect for personalized orders, with drinks being finished in the order received. We tried a couple of their drinks, including a Korean Strawberry Milk ($4.95) personalized with lychee jelly (+$.75). One can choose the sweetness level (25% to 100%)...both times, we tried it at 50% and it was very sweet, definitely giving a sugar high if drunk too fast. On both of our trips, we got the sweet bear duo (two bears for $4.95), consisting of a freshly baked waffle batter in the shape of a bear, with custom filling. I personally tried custard, sweet red bean, oreo, and nutella...all good with custard being my favorite. One can order it with ice cream on the side (+$3.95), and that was a great bite: with warm waffle cake and custard, with the cold ice cream. As one can see, the prices are very reasonable. They are on Instagram and ordering online is enabled via snackpass. On both days/nights, the owners were busy at work in the back (a steady stream of customers were coming in), but they still made time to say hello. Their story is shown across their shop, personalizing it as a local business. Using technology to automate what they can (ordering is via kiosks with no cash accepted), and focusing on the important stuff is a recipe for success: handcrafted drinks, snacks and good consistent service (heard the owner always ask every customer to let him know if something was wrong, and he would make it right). It's the perfect attitude. read more

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My kids swim class is nearby and decided to check it out after class. One family came in before us and there was no-one else there. They have one kiosk for orders which bottle necks as 2 other families came in after me and we were all just waiting as the staff is just waiting for the orders to come in. They should have a POS behind the counter for a live person to take orders as needed as the person in front me took a bit to view the menu and decide what to order. The staff were nice and recommended the best way to eat the bears. We got the oreo and custard flavors. Oreo reminded me of a fried oreo. I wasn't fond of the custard flavor but my son and his family ate it up. The waffle bear its self was nice a crispy. Overall we would come back and try other flavors. They also sell bubble tea which we didn't get today but they had samples of the jasmine milk tea and winter melon milk tea both at 50% sweet. Out of the 2, I preferred the winter melon. They were good but I thought even at 50% sweetness, it was still very sweet. I would probably get 25% as boba/jellies would make it sweeter. Decor is cute. Not fond of the tables/stools as they aren't comfortable and the table easy tips over. My kiddos were trying to climb up to sit on bench/stools and reached up to the table for grip and I had to hold the table in place to prevent it from tipping over. read more

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Such a cute boba shop run by the nicest couple. The boba is creamy and affordable. I tried two warm sweet bear cakes with Nutella and custard and both were delicious with the perfect amount of filling. The taro and milk tea bobas at 75 percent sweetness were perfect and came out fast. read more

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Super cute Asian-owned boba tea place in Allen/Lucas area. I tried the Korean Strawberry milk tea with boba and my husband got the Refreshing Pink Drink. The boba was cooked really well and both drinks were tasty. We also tried their taiyaki dessert, it's a cute little bears with fillings. We ate the honey&cream and Nutella bears. It was sooo good I bought a whole box to take to my mom for her and I to share. It's family owned and they're super friendly. They even offered samples for us to try but I already knew what I wanted. Please check them out since they've only been open for a couple of months! They also have instagram read more

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Quick service, hot food, tasty drinks and uptempo music. Plan to return to try other drink and filled bear flavors. read more

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This place is amazing!! The bubble tea was tasty but what really stole the show were the Sweet Bear pastries. I tried the Custard and Oreo fillings. The Custard was my favorite, but I was shocked to see a whole Oreo inside the other bear. The Honeydew bubble tea was light and refreshing. They have some seatings, so it's nice to sit and chat with friends. read more

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Ate the waffle bears and they were so good. You can order with a different filling for each and the opportunity for that made it so enjoyable! No one really working at the counter you just order at kiosk and they have self serve sample. Drinks themselves are waaaay sweet even at 50% sugar. Not my thing but maybe someone else's. Music in the background nice and place itself has instagram-able walls. Hood place to check out if you're in the area! read more

Convenient ordering system, quick service & pickup, delicious food & drinks, cute & quaint size with an upbeat & fun atmosphere. There were kpop music videos playing on the 4 screens above the counter. There is only 1 ordering station, but you can easily place an order online as well. A nice amount of boba in my Thai tea, and the perfect amount of custard in our sweet bears. The bears were cooked to perfection, too. They also have the popular ice cream that is shaped like fruit and individually packaged (they were delicious). The refreshers were also great - we got mango and strawberry. We'll definitely continue visiting this establishment. read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Large Thai tea at 100% sweetness, plus boba. And 5 sweet bears full of custard and Oreo. - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! The food is so amazing! I get the sweet bear filled with either Nutella or chocolate caramel (there are 8 different options but I can't remember them all) and then you choose an ice cream flavor (also has lots of options, I usually get the vanilla). What you do is break the bear in half and then put some ice cream on the bear to take the bite together. You get the hot bear with the cold ice cream and it is AMAZING! They also have milk teas and I usually get the jasmine milk tea at 50% sweetness (you can choose 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% sweetness, I always pick 50% and that's definitely sweet enough for me). You can add the boba to drinks that don't come with the boba and there are again lots of different ones to choose from. The service is amazing, I love the owners. They're always so happy and excited, it makes the energy in the place so positive. The ambiance is so cute too, they have little conversation starters on the tables which is really cute if you need something to mix it up. I live about 2 minutes from this place and so I go regularly, the owners know me and I recently got a job so when I went in to get my usual order they gave me a box of study snacks to eat while I prepare to take my insurance license exam. It was so sweet and I really appreciated the thoughtfulness of their gesture. Highly recommend coming here, you'll definitely want to come back! read more

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Such a cool cafe to have here in Allen! The space is really cozy with greenery and fairy lights lining the walls. Lots of great spots to sit, they have made good use of the space to make plenty of space for people. Easy to order at the kiosk. Very intuitive and you can easily customize your order once adding something. The owner was there handing out orders. He was very kind and made sure everyone was happy with their orders and checking if anyone needed anything. They are still in their soft opening, grand opening is next week starting May 12th. They have some deals coming up that week that look like they are worth checking out! We ordered the taro milk tea, honeydew refresher, a honey and cream taiyaki, and a brown sugar cream taiyaki. Taro milk tea is a go to for us, so we had to try it and see how this one stands up. Have to say, this is one of the best, and creamiest taro milk teas! So good and will definitely get it again! Honeydew refresher is a non caffeinated drink. You can choose to get it carbonated or not. I choose to not get it carbonated this time. It comes with melon flavored jellies in it as well. This drink is for melon lovers! It is sweet, refreshing and delicious! Will be a good go to for summer! The taiyaki were both so fresh and tasty! The honey cream flavor was a little too subtle, wish it was a little more forward with honey flavor. But the brown sugar cream really brought the flavor. Will definitely get that one again! Excited to come back here and to have a tea shop on the east side of town! read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Honeydew refresher and taro milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

The bears were so good! Perfect a little crispy outside and soft inside with own filling options. read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - 5 Sweet Bear red beans - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

Ummm, from someone who used to live in Korea for years and have tried A LOT of boba places, this spot is one of the best. Great service, wide (and incredible selection) and boba tea that's just heavenly. Be sure to try the sweet bear with Nutella. It's like a warm mochi with crispy outside. Absolutely amazing. Highly, highly recommend this spot!!! read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Sweet bear (sorry, took a bite, couldn't wait) lol - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

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The guy working in the shop was so adorable. I loved his personality and the drink he made was absolutely amazing. I can't wait to come back and try their Matcha strawberry. read more

Please don't open the drinks for the customer. I had 4 drinks ToGo. They all spilled in the car before we made it home. The custard bear was amazing! read more

Extremely good tea, cute little hole in the wall with kind staff. You can tell that the tea is made fresh and with lots of care. Most delicious tea place I've ever been to, such that I have trouble picking only one drink to get at a time since they all taste great. Normally I'm so picky I always end up with one go to option, annoyingly (in the best of ways) I can't here. read more

What a cute little boba place tucked away in a corner of Allen! I was looking for a new dessert and boba spot for our family to try--something close to home--and came across Sweet Bear Café. The reviews, menu, photos, and prices were all perfect, so we decided to check it out. We placed our drink and dessert orders using their iPad system, but their super friendly staff were right nearby, ready to answer any questions and help if needed. Great service! What we ordered: * Drinks: Korean Café, Strawberry Milk, Taro Milk, Strawberry Refresher, Mango Refresher (with fizzy water) * Dessert: Their adorable bear-shaped treats (similar to taiyaki in Japan or bungeoppang in Korea) First of all--everyone loved their drinks! My husband and I found that 50% sweetness was just right, while our kids preferred 75-100% for that extra sweet kick. If you order a box of the bear-shaped desserts, you can choose the filling for each one. They offer a fun variety of flavors! I stuck with my favorite--red bean--but my husband tried the brown sugar filling and said it was gooey, sweet, and delicious! While we waited, we enjoyed reading some of the fun conversation cards on the tables. It's a cozy, cheerful place with lots of personality. 5 stars all the way! P.S. If you visit, take a moment to read the owner's story on the wall. They're Allen locals, and it's such a heartwarming background. Always happy to support small, local businesses! read more

BEST LITTLE SHOP EVER! Definitely try this out, they have samples of their drinks on the counter. Workers are fast and sweet! Ambiance is cute their story is on the wall, they have little cups with questions. read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

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Ending the night on a sweet note with this boba drink . I got the mango flavour boba drink . It was delicious read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

Cute spot! The drinks and treats are really yummy! The drink flavors are great! However, they're a bit too sweet. I always get 25% sweetness level, but I think it's closer to 75%. There's no option to make it less sweet. Others feel the same. The last two times I went they were also out of regular boba both times =/ read more

This new cafe is a really nice spot to visit with your friends and family! Very cozy vibes inside, extremely friendly owners and staff, and the drinks and snacks are delicious. They have various fruit teas, milk teas, and the sweet bear desserts with various fillings such as red bean, custard, and nutella. The red bean sweet bear and the sweet wintermelon are my personal favorites! read more

Super adorable place, delicious dessert and sweet owners! The bear waffles are the perfect texture - crispy outside, soft inside! We will definitely come back for more! read more

This place is yummy, fun,and different. I can't share pictures yet because it was so tasty I ate it all. Will definitely be back!

Very cute Korean cafe. They had K-Pop music playing in the background. Adequate volume. What I found cool is they had come ice-breakers on the tables. Also, they had their story up for customers to read. I felt happy about supporting a family-owned business. Service was amazing. I was greeted by the staff as soon as I entered. They went over their ordering system (kiosk based). They offered me samples on display of some of their drinks. I tried the Korean matcha. Very refreshing. The sweet bears were my favorite. I had the custard flavor. Very warm and delicious! read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Korean Matcha 2 Sweet Bear - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

My favorite bear pastry is the custard, oreo, and red bean. They are not overly sweet, soft warm filling on the inside and, nice a crispy outside. Be careful since they are hot and are made to order so it's fresh. Orders are done on a tablet and is cashless so bring plastic. The cafe is located in a small quiet neighborhood. Met the owners who are a nice young couple who are locals of the area. The cute bear design is what drew me in. It is unique and kinda sad cause you have to eat it to enjoy it. Recommended. read more

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Yummy bears! I bring my grandkids and we get sweet bears and ice cream. It's a special treat. Very nice to have in my neighborhood. We walk over together. read more

Love Sweet Bear Café! Their boba tea is always fresh, perfectly sweet, and super refreshing. Cute spot with a fun vibe- definitely my go-to for boba cravings. read more

Love this place! The owners are present, so friendly, and just nice people. The Sweet Bears are unique to the area. They are very yummy. You have to eat it fresh to get the crispness of the bear. The drinks are good. They are super sweet, so I only get the 75% sweetness. I'm so glad a place like this has opened on this side of Allen. I will be frequenting this shop. 5 stars for service. 5 stars for cleanliness. 5 stars for unique tasty snackiness. They have 1 ordering kiosk. I would advise ordering from your own device so you don't have to wait for the kiosk or touch it. Super convenient and easy to order online at https://order.snackpass.co/sweetbearcafe read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Wall of positivity and encouragement. - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

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food and drinks are incredible! staff are so sweet and kind. lovely atmosphere and cute decorations! also they use a non-dairy creamer for most of their drinks so a plus for lactose intolerant people ! but lovely people and place overall definitely should stop by! read more

Sweet Bear Cafe - Rich Thai Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Lucas, Texas

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Super cute new boba shop by long-time residents of the city. I love that they are so friendly and customer-oriented, though some may get impatient with only a single order kiosk I'm fine with it. It can get loud as it's a very small place, so i don't think it would work well as a study space, but it's fun to come and go with family. Maybe some soundproofing one day? I hope they get a chance to open a larger store one day. Shop local & support small businesses like this one!! The drinks are great though very sweet-- i order a 25% and that's like another store's 50-75%. I love that they give samples! read more

We love Sweet Bear! The owners are so kind and inviting. The place is clean and well decorated. I LOVE the winter melon milk tea, and I like how you can choose your level of sweetness. I usually go with 25-50%. My daughter loves their matcha and the bears! read more

This place is a hidden gem. The owners were there and were super sweet and provided exceptional customer service. The little bears are so unique, my kids loved them and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious, light, and non-greasy they were. Also the ice cream is from a local homemade ice cream shop and was fantastic as well! read more

Hidden Gem for Boba and Bears! It's all about the details here, and that's what truly makes this spot stand out. From the moment you walk in, it's spotless--without the harsh chemical smells you often find at other boba shops. Ordering is a breeze, whether through a kiosk or by scanning a QR code. We tried a drink and several bears (highly customizable with sweetness and ice levels). While waiting, we had fun answering thoughtful questions on slips of paper at the table--such a charming touch. Our drink arrived first, and the staff encouraged us to let them know if anything needed adjusting. Shortly after, the bears came out warm and fresh. Each container was labeled with stickers indicating the filling, and the owners even took the time to personally explain them to us. They also added cute logo stickers, showing their care in presentation. Every bear was perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of filling. The quality control was spot on--uniform, evenly baked, and delicious. Prices were very reasonable, especially compared to other local boba spots. I'll definitely be back soon for more drinks and another round of red bean and Oreo bears. The owners are so kind, and I'm seriously impressed with how organized and consistent they are--especially for a new place. Highly recommend! One small suggestion: it would be great to see more non-caffeinated drink options, especially simple fruit-based ones like lychee or mango. These would definitely appeal to a younger crowd looking for something light and refreshing to pair with their bears--especially those who might not have a taste yet for more complex flavors. It would be a perfect addition to an already fantastic menu! read more