Tried the ramen half and half and it was a decent snack! Half had a hotdog in it and the other half was just mozzarella. I'm not usually a hot dog person but was curious about this spot, though I'm not sure I'd have it again. The mango black tea was a little too sweet, nothing to write home about. The is plenty of seating inside and the restaurant has a casual atmosphere. The order was completed quickly and turned out as expected. read more

T cafe - Mango tea and ramen half and half - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Coffee tasted great and I love the mochi donuts. Unfortunately they do not have non-fat milk, so I had oat milk instead. It worked out okay. Dining room and bathroom are clean. I found a spot next to an electrical plug where I was able to sit and work, have coffee, and even chat with another patron for several hours. Only problem, and the reason for three stars instead of four, after buying around $30 worth of food and coffee for myself and my friend, I went back to get another coffee. The price was around $4.80. I whipped out my credit card, and the barista said, we have a $5 minimum on credit cards. One $5 minimum is an excellent way to lose a customer forever. I absolutely never carry cash, and if I want a single coffee, I want to be able to pay for it with my credit read more

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DRINKS I ordered the taro milk tea with lychee jelly, and it was okay. Nothing amazing and nothing bad about it either. It was definitely made from powder, but that's classic for taro milk teas in general. If you're looking for a quick bubble tea pick-me-up in Old City, this is a solid place to go to, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit either. FOOD T Cafe offers a variety of specialty mochi donuts, macarons, cakes, and Korean corndogs for purchase. Donut flavors range from churro, ube, chocolate, cookies and cream, taro, yuzu, and more, and the corndogs range from mozzarella and hotdog bases to various outer toppings of hot cheetos, potato, and more. Both are novelty items if you haven't tried them, but they're standard if you frequent places with these types of food often. AMBIANCE Ample seating is available within the store, though it's a little dim inside. Complementary wifi is available, and you can ask for the password up front. SERVICE The service here is what's lacking, and because of this, I wasn't sure whether to give 2 or 3 stars. The staff don't really manage the front, and even if you ask for them to order, they are prone to ignore customers up front when they're chatting in the back. It visibly upset some customers the day I visited, and some even told the staff directly. It didn't bother me too much as I was able to get my order in before all this occurred, but because of this, I'm not particularly inclined to come back either. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. read more

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10/10 these dogs are crispy! Hot cheetos was my favorite. Not too spicy. Ordered mostly half and half (mozz/hotdog), but next time I'll just stick to full mozz. Didn't care for the drinks so much but I'd return for the kdogs. Street parking was available in the evening for me, but PPA is ruthless so use the parking apps to manage your parking time. The order: Crispy ramen half/half Hot Cheetos half/half Potato half/half Potato Mozzarella Funnel cake mochi doughnut (single) Drinks: Matcha latte Coconut black Total: $42 (not incl. tip) read more

This place is now a mochi doughnut joint. They also have variety of Korean corn hot dogs and macarons! I was almost confused because they didn't update their Yelp page. Go try it out! They're delicious! It's also pretty spacious and a great place to hangout at. There's a cute wall to take a picture with and swing chairs to relax in. read more

T cafe - Macarons, cakes, Korean corn hot dog and mochi doughnut - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got a brown sugar milk tea with almond milk and boba ($7), and my friends got fresh fruit smoothies, milk teas, and mochinut. They said the donuts were sweet, but other than that slight thing, everything was delightful! The smoothies and the milk teas were so yummy and the place was cool + comfortable. Will definitely come back when I'm in Philly again :) read more

T cafe - Menu and interior - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

T cafe never fails to amaze. Today we got a custom birthday cake. I will say the flavor is quite subtle. I think it could do with a little more sugar in the cake and the icing. However, if you don't have a sweet tooth but want a cake, this is great for you. We choose the pink ombré icing, plain vanilla cream, vanilla cake, and fresh strawberries. On top we're fruit, candy, and waffle cones filled with two different flavored creams: mango and red tea. Although the price is quite steep at $55 the packaging and beauty of this cake is well worth it if you want to go for a show stopper. I've also tried their crepe cakes here and they are really delicious. My favorite is the mango, but the matcha is great as well. Those are $11 each but they are pure heaven. read more

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Honestly, I'm surprised by the quality of food and drinks here. I wasn't expecting much coming in. I had an avocado smoothie made with fresh avocado and condensed milk. The green tea Millie crepe was very good. I was craving for some, but A La Mousse always run out. So I'm glad they have it here and was tasty. I wonder who made it. I will totally come here more often. read more

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Stumbled on T Cafe with my partner right after watching a movie at the nearby Ritz looking for dessert! This place is such a cute little cafe in Old City which set my expectations high, but the desserts kinda fell flat. We ordered a Mango Nutella Crepe and Bacon Corn Crepe which were an average about $7 each. Both were okay, but were just lacking in flavor and volume for the price. I have had paid for crepes at that price before and received portions that were 3x the size of the one we ate. With that said, the place was still super cute! If you can, definitely sit in the swinging chairs near the windows and maybe it will make up for the fact that the crepes weren't amazing and there was a lack of heating. Just an FYI this place does not compare to Chinatown's level of dessert quality~~ read more

T cafe - Mango nutella crepe in the front and bacon corn chees crepe in le back - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here for the matcha lava cake. But they ran out of the 6-in and I didn't want to buy a 8-in... so we tried something else... The cream puff was something new to try. The filling tastes really good. The mousse was also great. The two drinks were okay for me... both are too sweet... The girl at the register was really nice and helpful!! read more

T cafe - Matcha Earl Grey Mousse, Cherry blossom latte, matcha cream puff, mixed berry smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've actually be waiting awhile to come here but it didn't live up to my expectations... the place and service were great but.. the desserts weren't that amazing. It's definitely a cute place with lots of room. I loved the swinging chairs (we waited around a bit till the couple sitting on them left so we could swing... hehe...) The hazelnut & strawberry mousse cakes were both okay. I guess they're really more for "the pics." read more

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The cafe has a cute concept however the drinks were not on par with the aesthetic feeling of the cafe. We came as a group of 4 and 2 of us ordered 2 different matcha latte drinks (red bean and cappuccino) both tasted exactly the same and had a pungent smell to them. We were not impressed with the drinks and would not recommend this cafe. Drinks were an average $4-5 per cup and the latte art was foamy and looked like a blob of milk foam on top of the latte and just smelled like low grade matcha. The employees, when ordering, were confused and did not know what they were doing and had to consult another co-worker in the back. This is alarming because the week we went was part of their grand opening. When our drinks were ready, although there were a bunch of them standing around the counter, they did not bring our drinks to our table. Instead they left the drinks at the counter while they stood there chatting amongst each other. We left pretty disappointed because we drove out to Old City to try this new cafe and did not even finish our drinks and left thirsty. read more

T cafe - Asked for latte art, instead I got a blob of milk foam... - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had this place bookmarked on here but never took the initiative to actually go..until we came across it on a whim. It's smaller inside than it looks, also kinda dark and there's only two swing chairs, that we sadly did not get to try because of a couple who were hogging it (they should put a time limit on it lol). The aesthetic is cute though, kind of like a garden theme. Okay playlist, you would love it if you were an Ariana Grande fan because that's all they played. Buyer beware! -- The prices are kinda expensive for some desserts, as we paid almost $30 for three desserts and a Thai tea, but it's a nice place to just check out if you're in the area. Nothing that Philly's Chinatown doesn't have. read more

T cafe - Mango Mousse, Tiramisu, Strawberry cream cake and a Thai tea. - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Didn't have a chance to try anything other than a latte when I was here, but I was pretty impressed overall. I'm not a huge fan of overly sweet drinks, so I was pretty happy that the green tea matcha latte was just the right level. The cafe itself is actually a lot roomier than I imagined; definitely a good spot to post up and do some work if you're in the area. read more

T cafe - Matcha green tea latte - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a newly opened coffee/ dessert place in old city. Located near lots of yummy eateries and bars this is a perfect spot to get sugar fix ^__^ if you have a sweet tooth then come on by! The interior is very cozy and the music isn't very loud so it's great to get work done. Might I addd that it's perfect for a date spot. I ordered the latte and then I also got the americano. Very very good coffee bean selection. We also tried the dessert (picture attached). Very soft matcha consistency 5 stars! They have a huge menu. There are other coffee options as well as bubble tea. Overall awesome place read more

T cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I stopped by on a weekend afternoon to get some work done with friends. The cafe itself is very cutely decorated. It's cozy and intimate, provides plenty of seating ranging from booths, small tables, bar stool seating, and one set of comfy hanging chairs. Music was not overwhelming and the 2 individual bathrooms were super clean and spacious. The drinks and food were ok. A bit overpriced for the quality -- drinks were not bad and the pastries were simply too average in taste/quality and small in portion for the high price they charge. Overall, great place for studying or work since it's on the quieter side located on the very edge of Chestnut street. Not too great if you're looking to enjoy a dessert drink or pastry -- there's definitely better quality offered elsewhere for that. read more

T cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super yummy egg pudding at T Cafe! I loved the taste - indeed very eggy but also kind of reminds me of milk tea for some reason. The crispies are also a good texture contrast to the pudding. Also, the pudding isn't as creamy as traditional pudding, it's a little firmer and almost borders a jello like texture, not quite melty mush in your mouth. I like it though! Would def return for this dessert and to try other desserts. As for the matcha latte I tried in the background... hard pass. For some reason mine tasted sour and the matcha felt quite chalky. I prefer a la mousse's matcha items. Maybe their other drinks are better? Not sure might try something else next time to really test it. But this pudding was spot on and tasty enough for me to come back read more

The rice donuts are the best! Colorful, with a beautiful texture. The service was excellent, and the people were polite while I was making my selections. The donuts will get hard just because of the material after about 24 hours, so either make a second trip back, or think about wrapping them, and something to help them maintain moisture through the night. they are super impressive - - the taste are delicious as well. The Matcha tea, the chocolate in the passion fruit are completely and absolutely delicious. read more

T cafe - Donuts! - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tried their hot chocolate and coconut milk tea with boba yesterday. Didn't particularly like either of those especially the hot chocolate. It was extremely watery and cloyingly sweet. Might update this review after trying some of their other lattes (like matcha or red bean) but only once they start serving in proper ceramic mugs (they are currently serving in to-go cups because of covid). I hate drinking anything out of to-go cups, they not only ruin the whole experience but I feel like they affect the taste of the drink as well - for the worse. read more

My mother in law ordered a chocolate mousse cake from here and it was delicious! Just the right amount of sweetness with a slight hint of bitter chocolate. read more

T cafe - Chocolate mousse cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 words. Hammock chairs!! Located on chestnut and front street, this newly opened cafe is an amazing spot to work or relax. They offer a variety of matcha lattes (from regular to coconut to red bean), bubble tea, coffee, and desserts. We tried the matcha coconut latte and passion fruit green tea. The latte was perfect!! Just the right amount of sweetness with a hint of coconut, no one flavor was too overpowering. The passion fruit green tea with lychee jelly was...underwhelming. Too sweet with syrupy artificial lychee jelly. We also ordered the mango pudding which was ok. It came with some fresh mango cubes which was a plus. But otherwise it was nothing amazing. Menu was slightly pricey but comparable to other similar places. Overall: Great ambiance and location, comfy chairs, outlets available for most tables, and great matcha lattes. I will definitely be back to try the other options on the menu!! read more

T cafe - Hammock chair - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This cafe is the perfect place to study or get some work done. I went on a Friday evening with 2 friends and ended up spending 3 hours here. We ordered 2 matcha lattes, and one cherry blossom latte as well as a strawberry roll. The service was great and the lattes were good but the strawberry roll was average. The strawberries in the roll tasted a bit old, but the overall experience was great. I will be back sometime soon! read more

T cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice new place for bubble tea. Thai tea is my thing. Deserts here are great. I get to taste my favorites here. Nothing like this in Chinatown with deserts. Not that I know of. Don't read too much. Try it to believe it. Everyone have their own preference and this place is great with mine. Try a couple things from their menu before writing a review. Something wrong with yelp. Removed my first long review. Sigh...Thanks. At least my videos and pictures still here. read more

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Great macaroons, but not so great service. When we placed our order, we didn't even get so much as a smile. We thought, whatever, and enjoyed what we got. Another family came in, and they received the same treatment. Their poor attitude is going to run this spot down! They were also talking poorly about the family after they left, despite there still being customers in the building. Not coming back. read more

Came in within the last hour before they close and I would say their dessert are not that bad. Really good and that too sweet. A little pricy but I guess you paying for the atmosphere. Would be a five star if only the latte was a little bit more hot and sweeter. Had the coffee latte and to my taste it was a little bitter. read more

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The strawberry smoothie was ELITE. I'd make sweet passionate love to it. I'd start a family with it and build it a home with my bare hands. Highly recommend read more

T cafe - Strawberry smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very cute cafe! Ordered: chicken wings, hot black milk tea, strawberry mousse The chicken wings had a hint of maybe honey? Something sweet glazed and was perfect. Black milk tea was ordered hot and could have been a tiny bit more hot but was perfect mixture. Really liked the strawberry mousse. Came here for a quick snack and just passing by. Just here for the week and don't live here. +all were very nicely balanced no overpowering tastes or ingredients in any of the items ordered +cute environment +large variety on menu +looks like a great reading spot as well since they have egg hammock style near the window -only one table with hammock so may not be available when you get here read more

T cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mochi donuts are delicious and brown sugar bubble tea was good. The girl behind the counter seemed stressed and needs a pay raise :) the decor is nice and great seating by the window. read more

Cute cafe in Old City right by the river! Came across this place on their Grand Opening weekend and I'm glad I came in. They have an assortment of bubble tea, coffee, desserts (egg pudding, mango pudding, tiramisu, lava cake, macarons), as well as other food. The interior is spacious and clean, featuring two bird cage seats right by the window. Good music and friendly workers accompany your food and is definitely worth it if you're in the area. read more

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Great latte! And the matcha puff was delicious and served on an adorable plate. Def worth the visit. read more

T cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place was more spacious than i thought it would be! I like how it's not that crowded and it's a very cute place to go to in Old City, away from the crowded Chinatown. The desserts and drinks are a bit overpriced but they're still pretty good! They weren't overly sweet which I really liked. read more

Super cute cafe with nice decor and a great selection of hot lattes. Went with a couple of friends - 2 of us got the matcha lattes. The matcha lattes were large and had such a cute design on top. Got the earl grey matcha mousse cake which was pretty decent, but probably not worth the $6.25. Their desserts (which have no price tags on them) seem a bit too pricey for what it is - both size, flavor and presentation. They also ran out of the black milk tea which seems like it would be a staple for a place like T cafe...also their tags that label everything are just on a piece of paper with marker which is a bit unappealing to the decor of the place. Other than that, would probably come back to the cafe for the drinks and a nice study environment (unsure of wifi availability). read more

This place is beautifully renovated and clean! The guy was ver nice and the place was not as busy. (Tuesday afternoon). My friend and I got the art lattes and we both shared the strawberry vanilla moose. I'm giving this place 4 stars because the latte was not great. It tasted like hot milk with flavorless matcha on top. The moose tasted very well. read more

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First time ever giving a one star review. We ordered taro milk tea, mocha frappe, and chocolate pyramid dessert. Total $18. Very disappointed with each one. Sadly, could not really enjoy at all or even finish any of them since none tasted good. And all of them tasting kinda bad is the unfortunate reason for the one star (sorry). Just to warn that based on this, we don't feel comfortable coming back or trying anything else and to tell you that it may not be worth your time and money to try it either. Maybe some of their items are actually good (I doubt it?), check other reviews to see what others recommend if you still want to try it out. Other notes are: Very cute interior of the restaurant. Nice but slow service, but only one person taking orders and making orders. For milk teas I highly recommend Mr. Deer the Camp's brown sugar deerioca series in Philly's China Town. read more

This is the best dessert place in Philly in my opinion!! The owner was super nice and it's such a cute cafe. The Matcha Lava cake is a MUST for Matcha lovers. You have to try this place!!! read more

T cafe - Matcha Lava cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Super cute cafe and nice presentation around old city area, but the food and the bubble tea just ok. read more

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This is probably my favorite cafe in the town. Definitely recommended and come back The servers are friendly and helpful. read more

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Great place to chill. Nice layout and great view on the window. Love their cakes. Coffee cake is my fav. Great location. Finally a bubble tea around here. read more

Great service cannot wait to go again. Food was delicious. Will invite a friend soon.

Amazing place and great vibe. Enjoyed the dessert I think since they are new I am excited to see more things that they cook up! read more

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