Always prompt and sweet service! Food and drinks are made to order. I usually call in ahead of time for lunch but it's a cute spot to hang out when you have the time. read more

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"Strawberry Dreams Come True" We stopped by T-Cups Café right across from Brenden Theatres on 10th Street, and I have to say...this place is a hidden gem that feels like home the moment you step in. We ordered two large Strawberry Dreams with boba and... wow. Absolutely delicious. Creamy, sweet, and refreshing with the perfect chew on the boba. You can taste the love in every sip. If you're a boba lover, this place will absolutely hit the spot. The inside is colorful and chill with plenty of space to sit and unwind. Outside seating was perfect for us to enjoy the sunshine and just be together. My little one loved it too...it is a memory now. Staff was friendly, the drink came out fast, and the vibes? Just right. If you are downtown and need a pick-me-up, a sweet treat, or a place to share something good with someone you love...this is the spot. read more

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I love this place, I come here almost every Friyay! Lucille is amazing she is quick and makes to order. No matter what you order you will know it's fresh. She puts a lot of time and love in her makings and I appreciate the service she gives. Thank you T-Cups Cafe, your a diamond! See you Friday! read more

Very affordable and the drink was so delicious. The woman working here is the sweetest! I asked about the mango passion drink and she described the ingredients then started recommending a lot of related drinks. The service is a 10/10! read more

T-Cups Cafe - Mango passion smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

I love that they brew their tea from leaf rather than using a powder. All their teas are dairy free with the exception of the Thai tea, which they use half and half because it's strong. The owner is super friendly, and personable! This is def a business we want to have in Modesto, so make sure you support small business! If you're looking for dairy free milk tea options, this is your place! read more

T-Cups Cafe - Black milk tea w/ boba - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

A group of friends and I came here after a special event. I tried to order several items that sounded good from the menu, one by one they were shot down. Nope, "Sorry we are all out," was the repeated response I got. I wanted to try the onion rings, the shrimp cream cheese won tons, and shrimp rolls. I'm pretty sure they were out of egg rolls too. Finally, I was able to order a wrap that sounded good, and I also settled for the shrimp balls (they were not very good in my opinion). I gave the rest to my friend. When it came to my drink, I thought it was odd that they gave me a cup without a lid. I couldn't take it to go. All of my friends had lids. I ordered a water, and received no lid. What the heck? The wrap I ordered was the club crepe and it was pretty good. I would order it again if I happened to go back. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to go back here. If they were not out of so many items next time I would give them a second chance. Moreover, the crepe was the star of the day that held the show together. The customer service was decent. They were not rude or overly cheerful either. My friend chose the place is the only reason we went here. But hey, if nothing else, it opened my horizon to a new place, right? read more

Chicken is always good & fresh. And can't go wrong with just about any of the drinks. Good customer service & pretty fast with getting your order to you. Small space and can get busy. read more

Originally wanted calamari but that was part of a older menu and now they don't have it, so I thought I'd post a more updated one. Milk teas and boba were good, the popcorn chicken tasted good but would've been better if it was crunchier, and the fries tasted old and reheated. Service was great, very friendly, and got everything really fast. Still a solid spot if you're craving boba and snacks especially for downtown Modesto. read more

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I had this random craving for Milk Tea with boba and popcorn chicken, and so being that we were driving through Modesto- I searched Yelp for the most rated and highest star reviewed spot... T-Cups Cafe is located in the heart of Downtown Modesto, adjacent to the Brennen Theaters, neighboring Jamba Juice. Upon walking in, I had to question if they were open or not because the interior looked dark, there wasn't a sign stating "open" plus it didn't look like anyone was inside. I walk in and immediately you're welcomed with a sweet sugary smell, it made me smile, lol. The only lady working the behind the counter greeted me and then continued to work. T-Cup is spacious with a chill spot area that consists of couches and tables throughout. There was a slight eerie vibe tho, cuz it was too quiet between the sounds of frying and blending every now and then. The nice lady took my order which consisted of Black Milk Tea w/ Boba ($2.95) and T-pop Chicken ($5.45). I waiting about 10 minutes then received my order. I had asked for no ice, but she still put ice in it. Oh well, this wasn't a deal breaker for me, but my milk tea had a weird after taste. I still prefer Tapioca Express's Milk Tea. For the T-Pop chicken, these were MEH-ok. They didn't have much of a flavor to them, and since they are basically fried pieces of chicken- you control how spicy since the spicy cayenne power is found to the side with the other condiments. I wished that the chicken was cooked/ fried with basil and the cayenne pepper already. This would add so much more flavor, again I prefer TapEx's chicken. read more

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Not good. I used to come here years ago and I remember it being good. All I got was one large boba, restaurant was dirty, took my order immediately but then forgot about my order, there was only two other customers waiting btw. (they did apologize) and waited 10+ minutes just for a drink that tasted horrible. Boba was mushy and tasted weird and the smoothie itself tasted off. Threw it right in the trash, waste of time and money read more

Me and my boyfriend love it here :) the crepes and boba are amazing i love to go here for snacks and treats and it's a cute atmosphere. It's super fast and friendly service read more

T-Cups Cafe - me and my boyfriend - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

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I had a mighty craving for some melon tea with pudding and I managed to find this place. The owner(?) at the front was very friendly and funny as she took my order and made my drink. I got the biggest size of honeydew milk tea with both milk pudding and their egg pudding. I was in a super sweet fruity drink kind of mood and this was just what I was looking for, just sweet enough and not too artificial-tasting. I'll be sure to come back whenever the hankering returns again read more

T-Cups Cafe - Large honeydew milk tea with house pudding and milk pudding - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

I've been really contemplating what rating to give this establishment. Let me simply just tell you the pro's and con's of this place maybe it'll be more simpler to explain. Pro's: - The ice cream is delicious - calamari is bomb.com - Fries are yummy - FUNNEL CAKE IS THE BESSSSSSSSSTTT I've ever had - Fair prices - Quick to get your order out So, all in all the desserts and most of it's food is pretty good. Con's: - WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE that I rather wished a robot took my order instead. So bad that it was awkward. - The boba tea here makes my stomach hurt, Everytime! Not just mine but my sisters too. - They're closed on sundays- What the actual fudge???? Overall, don't get their boba tea and if you don't care about customer service then this establishment wont bother you. read more

T-Cups Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

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We were in the area. My son goes here for lunch from time to time. We came in and the owner was very friendly. Took our order of drinks and a popcorn chicken. It took us 5 minutes of waiting- that's fast! Drink was good. Boba needs to add a bit of honey of flavor it up. I would come back here for my drinks and will try out their food menu. Support local mama/pops shop read more

T-Cups Cafe - Front store menu - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

It changed lot. A lot of things aren't the same on the menu but we still love it. Service is always pleasant. And we love the games there for the kids. read more

Their funnel cakes are so good and the only place in town to get one year around. Always clean and ideal location to either listen to some music or catch a movie read more

This Boba Shop is AMAZING!! They have a huge selection of different flavors and different drinks so you can always try something new! They have food, desserts & lots of space to sit and enjoy the location or work on your computer! This lady is always busting in the cafe and she is amazing!! Support your local small businesses and come try this place! read more

I come here quite often usually once a month or so. I often order a milk tea with the shrimp rolls. The shrimp rolls are always tasty and crispy. I try to stick to a milk tea as sometimes the green tea I think I need it to be a little sweeter. The owners always are very kind and I usually don't have to wait very long for my food and drinks to be ready. read more

I like their pearl tea so far. The avocado smoothie was good, but I prefer the strawberry. You can adjust the sweetness of your smoothie to your liking. It makes me happy that after they seal the cup with plastic on top, they take the time to thoroughly shake your cup so that the pearls/boba are more evenly distributed throughout the smoothie. The fried chicken was alright. The cold cuts sandwich was also okay. The meats they put in their version of the sandwich are not my favorite. I'm excited to try their fried desserts. I'll have to wait until next time. It's super close to Brenden Theaters downtown so I'll consider stopping here before a movie. The employees here are friendly. They have a stamp card where you can earn a free drink, so get one if you plan on returning. read more

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I was surprised to find a place in Modesto that serves pandan waffles (coconut waffle on the menu); it's hard enough to find them here in the Bay Area! Looking for a dessert after heavy eating and some drinking, nothing like my favorite hong kong snacks to call it a night. Stopped by T-cups to order just that. Easy to find and great that they're opened until midnight! The menu was extremely extensive from fried snacks to drinks or just about anything you can think of! I skipped the drinks and ordered the coconut waffle (2.95) and the fried fish balls. Fishballs came first and they were exactly what I imagined. A little bit of salt and pepper and nicely fried. The waffle came next, it was fluffy and thick- I expected a lot less, but it was impressive in size and price! Great little piece of home away from home. Great place to hang out for snacks and desserts if you're craving boba or even for a easy quick dinner. They have combo meals and crepes! Just all their prices are more than beyond reasonable and it's made to order. So it's above your typical Quicklys. Nothing better than support your local business. Oh did I mention that they take card too? read more

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I've been to this place twice and both times I had a great experience. Food is delicious, I loved their Banh Mi grilled chicken and grilled pork as well. Their milk tea is great, we also ordered crepes with strawberries and banana, it was so good! I definitely will go back to this place over and over again and won't get tired of their food. Also, they're have a lot of food to choose from! read more

Great service. I've been coming here for years and they never disappoint. Food is always amazing and the service is always excellent. The overall ambiance is so special. Definitely a great place to be with friends or family. read more

It's good to find another good boba shop outside of the Bay Area. Looking around Central Valley cities, I couldn't find many bubble tea shops that were that good but now I've found T-cups! We ordered taro milk tea, strawberry tea with baby pearls, passion fruit tea with rainbow jelly, and the full house crepe (strawberry, kiwi, banana, choice of ice cream, drizzled with syrup). I thoroughly enjoyed the drinks but for the crepe, I could've done without. The fruits were fresh tasting but the kiwi was very tart and there was so much syrup. It made for a messy dessert. Fours stars for being the best new bubble tea shop nearby. Although, I may need to give crepes another try. read more

T-Cups Cafe - Full house crepe (choose your own ice cream) - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

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It was so good and the lady working was so nice the food was a 10/10 along with the strawberry mango smoothie I do recommend this place

Im disappointed!! I came here on Wednesday with my cousin and they were closed!! It was like 1:30 pm we waited until 2 and thought they might have gone somewhere and will be right back. There was no sign or anything. Wasted our time. read more

Great location right Nextdoor to the Brendon theater entrance. Ordered a few boba drinks and T-cup chicken. All I can say is please change out the fryer oil. My chicken was a bit dark and the flavor tasted tainted. I'll give this place another chance. read more

This is seriously the most nastiest stuff ever! I cannot believe I just waisted 9.00 on this!!! From the honey dew milk tea to the disgusting fried chicken gross. I should have just waited till 11am for T4 to open up read more

T-Cups Cafe - Honey dew milk tea popcorn chicken - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

The food, desserts and drinks are good. Was a favorite place to go. Not sure why their hours are so limited during Covid. But my main issue is the hair. About a year ago, we found a hair stuck to the inside of the sealed lid on a boba drink. Last week, we found a hair in our t pop chicken meal. We didn't bring up the tea to their attention. How'ever, we did call about the chicken meal. They replaced the chicken (not the meal, which was all thrown away as it was in one box). Good food. When it Doesn't have hair. read more

Very nice people here they explained the entire menu and have so many things to offer here. I got the white peach milk tea and tpopchicken read more

T-Cups Cafe - Recommend white peach milk tea! - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

Everything about Tcups cafe is perfect!! Food and drinks are amazing!! Calamari is my favorite item on the menu along with their pomegranate tea. Their boba is so soft and yummy. Tcups is overall amazing and the service is great!! read more

T-Cups Cafe - Calamari is the best!! - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

Amazing drinks, awesome food and the family the runs it are as sweet as pie. Well worth checking it out!!! read more

T-Cups Cafe - Strawberry/banana crepe with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and strawberry sauce - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

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There was one time I came here for dinner with a friend and it took an hour for us to get our food. Also, don't get the bubble tea here. The boba is not chewy at all. All I can say to describe the boba is that it's soggy. The tea itself is fine but what's bubble tea without the boba. I will definitely not be returning here for boba, but the food is decent. I've had their sandwiches and they're pretty good. read more

I don't give out 5 stars that often but when I do it's legit because I am genuinely happy with all that I experienced! I am Bay Area girl born and raised so Pearl tea from the city to the South Bay is a "go to" almost every day and I am THRILLED that I finally checked this place out in down town Modesto! Super Clean, friendly and helpful employees. once we entered we were greeted and even though there was a small line forming, the young lady working the register was apologetic for the wait and was super sweet with the questions I had. You can go to tons of boba spots in the Bay and keep it real they are fast in getting your order, can be awesome or just okay, but damn they can be kinda rude when you a newbie trying to figure out what you want or if you have a bunch of orders or God forbid wanna try and change an order (talking to you tapioca in downtown MV) I did not in any way feel rushed and all the employees kept flashing smiles, so it was welcoming and I love that! Enough seating areas with two TVs, free wifi and even a spot for games that they have for you to hang out enjoy your food and drinks :-) We ordered Three boba drinks. tai tea, strawberry milk Pearl tea, and my favorite of Tara milk Pearl tea with rainbow jelly and baby pearls. All Three did not have that thick powdery taste (thank god!) With 2 of the drinks we made it a meal and of course had to try their Chicken with French fries and Calamari with their Egg rolls. It's usually the go to late night snack or salty and spicy snacks we always get when we try a Pearl tea place out. I will say that yes it is a little pricey, but with the amount they give you for the food I can understand why. Also it's freshly prepared and has just the right amount of seasoning we enjoy. We paid a little under $25.00 for two meals that included the drinks and one drink separately. So figure 3 meals with drinks about between $25-$35. Meals run at $8.45 with add on extras at $1-$2 I wanted to try their Vietnamese sandwiches but for sure next time! Also once the weather is warmer I bet a lot of people will be going their for those crepes that look BOMB. Can't wait to come back with the whole fam and enjoy the rest of the menu! Don't forget your punch card! read more

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I came here for a snack after catching a movie next door. I ended up getting the sweet potato fries and popcorn chicken which was decent. The boba however was just mediocre at best. I guess if I really wanted boba in Modesto and I was absolutely desperate I would come here for boba but I just didn't really care for the consistency of it. I wish they had a larger selection of drinks and snow bubbles but their milk teas were okay. The service here was very good, the cashier behind the counter was helpful and enthusiastic. The store itself seemed new and clean, the place was crowded when I went in which was a good sign. I wouldn't mind coming back here and trying some of their other food items if I am ever in the area. read more

T-Cups Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

I got a taro icy w/ pearls, the flavor was good but the drink itself was frothy & grainy.. I couldn't finish my drink :( read more

T-Cups Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

Plenty of menu items here that are hit or miss. If definitely stick with the funnel cakes, crepes, and maybe even the boba. I had a smoothie here the first time was not kinda disappointed. After looking through the reviews, I decided to give it a second shot, and went with a funnel cake. It took about 30 minutes after ordering, but it was okay, they were pretty busy and the employees were friendly through the whole experience. The funnel cake was aesthetically very pleasing and also tasted great! It was basically a (high calorie high sugary) treat that I treated myself to after a quick workout. I went with all the syrups and whipped cream offered, and it looked so good to eat! It was very enjoyable, and I'd recommend it to anyone else as long as they don't mind waiting a little bit. It's also in a really convenient location next to several restaurants, the doubletree hotel, and the movie theaters read more

T-Cups Cafe - Strawberry banana funnel cake with ice cream! - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

All I could say was : YAAAAAASSSSSS. I'm constant consumer of boba, especially when I take visits in the bay area -which is often. This wasn't the only boba place in Modesto though, there was one that opened in Pelandale. It was pretty decent, but all it had were boba and I think Chinese food? Not so sure, but I'm extremely loving this new place. The service is very nice and very welcoming. Definitely a new spot since it'a close to MJC east . And also as a huge lover of crepes, I went crazy when I heard they had dessert crepes, so of course I had to try that and they taste pretty good :D Also tried their t-pop chicken and calamari and all I could say is that they are very addicting. Next time, they should add a spiciness level for the chicken like most boba places I know . But definitely recommended for long-time boba drinkers and new timers especially. And if you don't like it, that's alright because boba/milk tea drinks are like that. You just have to try different flavors to find the right one for you :) Thank you Modesto for finally having a decent boba place ! read more

T-Cups Cafe - Strawberry crepe & Taro milk tea with taro pudding. (Underneath the crepes is t-pop chicken and fries but not very visible) - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

Not much to say about this place. Service was great but drinks wasn't. Passion Fruit with Grass jelly. Instead of diced jelly it was literally a chunk the size ice a mini ice burg, the drinks came out warm... on a triple digit weather. I'm going to Jamba Juice instead.. read more

T-Cups Cafe - Check out this drink.. Nothing passionate about the color or taste #clunkjelly - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California

I'm currently here at this boba spot and first impression it gets packed ,I love the amount of space here ,it's pretty cute here ,it's a bit warm here but it may be because the A/C was just turned on ,I mean they open at 10am and as I'm writing this it's 9:56am so I don't blame them,currently waiting on my drink and I'm looking forward to the squid balls , just got my drink super good !! I love the tiny tapioca pearls I'll be back read more

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Yes. Just yes. Modesto finally has a true Bubble Tea and Boba Cafe As someone who frequents the bay area every weekend and consumes about 1-2 of these drinks every time, this place is downright amazing. As I write this I'm still sipping on my Large Lychee Icy w Lychee Jelly and it is just the perfect amount of sweetness, (unlike the one from Tapioca Express in UC which can be overpowering sweet.) I've tried various shakes from the Viet places in town - they're okay. I've tried One Cup Cafe - would never go back, the drinks are gross. The icing on the cake was how nice and friendly everyone was behind the counter. They greeted us courteously and the lady at the register even chatted with us for a few minutes as we exclaimed our excitement. If we hadn't eaten a big breakfast we would have tried the snacks or Banh Mi. Another visit is definately in order! Owner --- you are super awesome for bringing this Cafe to Modesto. You can expect me to be a regular. :) read more

T-Cups Cafe - Lychee Icy w Lychee Jelly. - Desserts Near Me - Modesto, California