This café is a real treat, but it can be a dangerous temptation! As soon as you step inside and see…read moreall those amazing pastries, you might find yourself adding a few pounds. Before you know it, you're thinking about what to eat or take home, and you were just there for coffee. Yikes! First off, all the pastries are made right at Asali. From what I understand, nothing is made outside the café. My favorite breakfast is their egg and cheese croissant. It's always just the right temperature. So good, you might even use your fingers to pick up and eat all the flakes that fall off. The staff is super friendly and even answers any questions you have about how they make their drinks. Speaking of drinks, you can pretty much get anything you want. Regular coffee, pour-over, all sorts of lattes--hot or cold. This is one of the reasons why I return time after time. The staff's ability to be creative and add some wow factor to your drink. Asali might just be the best cafe in the entire Raleigh area.

Asali Desserts & Cafe is a Middle Eastern cafe that serves baked goods and drinks. The inside is…read morefairly spacious and modernly decorated. They have so many pastries to choose from, ranging from macarons to cakes. They also have a small brunch menu. The service was fine and the items came out quickly. I got the Hazelnut Cheesecake Mousse and Breakfast Croissant. The Hazelnut Cheesecake Mousse had a stick blue fondant above it, which I think was mostly used for decor. I did not like it a lot so we took it off and it made the cake taste a lot better. There were not super strong hints of the cheesecake flavor, but it tasted fine. I wish the Breakfast Croissant had a type of meat in it, but it was still good. The croissant was very buttery and large. I would probably rate this spot a 3.5/5 stars if I could. The food I got did not impress me too much, but I would love to give them another shot and try their other pastries.

My daughter and I loved Sweet Talk. To start, the ambiance was adorable and very calm, with a very…read morecozy coffee shop-esque feel. Jasmine provided excellent service! We ordered the honey garlic toast, which was so tasty. The cheese was melted to perfection and the bread was fluffy, with the chopped nuts, honey, and herbs being a very nice touch. The drinks were amazing--we ordered the lychee lemonade and iced lavender latte. One of their menu items is enough for two people's snack. This place was awesome, we'll be coming again!! If you are looking for a place to chitchat, work, planning a business and/or just day dreaming, Sweet Talk is your place!

While it's not for me it may be for someone else. The staff was dull and not great with…read morerecommendations and the food wasn't great. All the tables were dirty but my company with a friend was great.

From all the boba tea spots that I've been to, they probably have the best Coffee boba. I didn't…read morecustomize it and it had a taste spot on. They have pastries and cakes. I might have to taste their cakes next time like the crepe cakes. The lady who was there is not pushy and knew exactly when she needs to head to the cash to take orders. I feel like it's a good place to study or a place to meet for a project. The music is not too high and they have ample space for a meet up. Also, if you want boba or treats delivered to you, you can order through a take away app.

From all the pictures I saw on Yelp, I had high expectations for this place…read more Well, let me start with the positive. The place itself was really pretty. Great, lofty space...and nicely decorated throughout. Now comes all the disappointments. First of all, I was the one customer when I stopped in around 2:30 pm...and while the place itself was nice, it felt kind of stale. Total silence...no music. I also noticed that they changed things...for the worse. They no longer had on the menu this trio sampler that I had my heart set on. Also, I didn't find their drink menu that appetizing. Also, everything was now served in paper cartons...not actual plates and cups. This is a running pet peeve of mine. Since Covid, many cafes and bakeries have downscaled on cups, plates and utensils...to serve everything in cheap to-go wares. I expect that type of vibe at fast foods, like McDonald's and Taco Bell...not nice cafes and bakeries. I ordered this soupy dessert (forgot the name), along with this Crepe Cake, and this Mango Fruity drink. Truly, each and every item was forgettable. Just not that good. Then the service... dead-pan. The lady at the counter had this rude-cold demeanor, and did not flick even a slight smile even once. So yeah...NOT great all around. Aside from the place being so attractive, the foods, the presentation and the service was far below what you'd expect from a nice cafe-bakery. A huge disappointment.

Pretty nice milkshake, desserts and ice cream option. We enjoyed the strawberries with chocolate…read moredessert as well as another milk shake. On the downside is the ice cream flavor is only vanilla but other adds can change the flavor. What I loved that they had actually fresh strawberries - unlike many others that use freeze dried or frozen ones. I hope they keep it up. The service was quick and ambiance is nice that of a typical ice cream store. We enjoyed the place. The prices run a bit high. If they expanded it to have cup of scoop and kids scoop and more flavors beyond the basics I would consider giving it 5 stars.

The taste was so good when I tasted the milkshake I thought to myself that the place should always…read morebe filled with people and that they need to try their milkshakes. It's just so refreshing, and especially tasty! Kiki

Stopped by La Farm Bakery on NW Cary Parkway in the afternoon for some snacks, and it was hard not…read moreto want to take home half the store! The space is spacious and inviting, with plenty of freshly baked bread, pastries, and other tempting goodies on display. We ordered two items: Poulet au Fromage ($16.90) -- Focaccia loaded with herb-roasted chicken, cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, tomato, and herb mayo. This sandwich was plentiful, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. Every bite was packed with delicious ingredients! Chocolate Almond Croissant ($6.31) -- Belgian chocolate and almond fondant wrapped inside a wonderfully flaky croissant and topped with roasted almonds. This was an absolute treat. The Chocolate Almond Croissant is simply to die for! While enjoying our food, I couldn't help eyeing the scones, along with their beer and wine selection. Clearly, I'll need several return visits to work my way through everything that caught my attention.

Been coming here off and on for a couple years and will never return. This establishment should be…read moreashamed of itself. I am from Beverly Hills and I have never seen a restaurant be more out of touch in pricing. They are contributing to a class divide that is common in third world countries. If they are going to charge prices more than luxury restaurants in luxury areas they should probably clean up a lot more. Tables are filthy, they serve you with PLASTIC FORKS and the lines are atrocious bc they are understaffed. This place is a joke.

I'd give this place a solid 3.5 stars--round up to 4 stars for nice customer service. Living in NC,…read morethere really isn't an abundant amount of boba places to venture to, but it seems like this place is highly recommended by college students and local boba enthusiasts. Being so used to many boba options back in CA, it kind of makes it feel weird to struggle to find a boba place nearby. The location is pretty convenient for college kids or adults to chill with friends. Lots of tables and even a shelf with some board games you could play if you had an hour or two to pass in the area. I can't remember the name of the drink, but I remember it having butterfly pea and lemon... or yuzu. Drink is aesthetically pleasing, but I'm not sure if I tasted what the drink mentioned. Still, nice attempt at being trendy with the boba menu. Maybe they're known for their milk teas here? It was quite busy when we can on a Saturday evening before closing. :) Drinks took around 10 ish minutes to make, but staff were quick to take orders and make drinks. If I remember correctly, there were two people working that day-- least in the front!

I sadly did not enjoy the boba from here. The mango drink I got had 50% minimum sugar and ended up…read morebeing way too sweet. And I don't think they have an option of no ice which is usually a big no no for me. They actually do have a large space and lots of seating but there are always lots of large groups staying for hours so seating is always an issue.

Feng Cha is an excellent, tea forward boba tea shop. I am a big tea snob and need to taste the tea…read moreflavor over all the sugar and toppings and Feng Cha really delivers. They're one of the few places Ive been to that offers lactaid as a milk option and I truly believe lactaid is the best milk for milk teas, so I absolutely love this option. The staff is very pleasant and kind, however they weren't very knowledgeable about tea. When I asked what type of black tea they used, all 3 employees were perplexed and said "it just says black." Upon tasting it, I could tell it was Ceylon, which is one of my favorites, but I do think the employees should work on being a bit more educated on their products. The store itself was setup really great for a group of a few friends and sit and chat while they drink their tea, however the chairs and tables were definitely "used", if you will. Not falling apart but a bit grubby. Overall, the tea quality is so good and the atmosphere good enough that Ill keep going back.

Tried Feng Cha's new Ube Matcha latte for the first time, which cost around $8 with the boba at 75%…read moresugar level, and I was slightly dissatisfied. First, here are the positives: + Combination of ube and matcha give the drink a Dubai chocolate-like taste. + Fast and more friendly (compared to a few times before customer service. + Relaxing atmosphere with bright and welcoming decorations. And here's a major negative: - For an $8+ drink (including boba), the size just does not justify it. Base price without boba is around $7 but wish they included a free topping already. Compare that to Bobo Baba - which has similar price range - you just get more bang for your buck there. Would I order this again? 50% sure just to let my wife and her mother taste it for content. But me? I might stick to Feng Cha's brown sugar and mango drinks, which were more satisfying.

This location is located inside of H-Mart. When you walk into the store, go to the right, then take…read morea left at produce, and you'll see the sign, Authentic Bakery. It's a really cute section in the grocery store. The cafe is surrounded by delicious baked goods. On my way out I stopped at Tous Les Jours for the first time and ordered the Iced Pistachio Cloud Matcha Latte. This was the absolute best matcha drink I've ever had. It didn't take the baristas long to make my drink. They were friendly and quick. I'm not sure if this is still on the menu but I surely hope it's there when I make my way back next week.

This is the one inside HMart, which I never knew, but he the did when I said I was looking for a…read morecake. Take a left at the beginning of the produce section, and you go into a nice pretty niche of the store. Pretty long line for checkout, but the service was fast and friendly. Nice looking cake displays and good lighting. I ordered the two cakes in pics, a mocha roll cake, and a nice French bread. All super delicious. Only reason not 5 stars is that it's noir cheap. For those items it was 130 bucks.

Checked it out to see what the hype is all about with mochi donuts and they were just ok, wasn't…read moresuper impressed! I don't remember what flavors I got but it was near closing time so there wasn't too many left to choose from.

I love doughnuts, but even more mochi donuts. It was busy when we arrived, but it didn't stop me…read morefrom placing an order. The staff stated it would be 15 minutes before we received the order and waiting wasn't a problem. I ordered a 3 pack, but they gave me a 3 pack and 6 pack as an apology for the wait time. The donuts were fresh, crispy, and flavorful. The staff was super nice. Next time I'm in town, I will definitely have Mochinut on my list.

Fun to watch them make the ice cream rolls. Busy busy day that I went, Saturday. I ordered Jasmine…read morelemon lime tea, fresh taste. Small inside but there's outdoor seating as well

This was such a fun place to get milk tea! I did feel like my rose milk Tea was a little bit…read morewatery, but my fiancé really loved his fruit tea. The prices are reasonable, and they have lots of options for customization, so I would definitely come back to try new things.