This was a pleasant surprise! I love that the donuts & pastries are in a self-serve case. So many…read moreboba tea options to choose from! They also have the famous fruit mousse desserts. I didn't have any trouble finding a parking spot and the employees were really helpful despite it being busy. The shop is clean & bright with plenty of tables. The only thing I would recommend is listing the mochi donut flavors - I just took a guess. I got a strawberry mousse. Not only was it so beautiful but it was filled with fresh strawberry filling and SO good. Will be back to try the other flavors.

So my sister and I tried the strawberry croissant & and the pistachio cream doughnut…read more It was delicious! I was nervous about the donut but it tasted amazing. I would totally order from them again. I couldn't get out today and did an online order. I look forward to checking them out in person and being able to experience the shop ambiance. If you ever want a sweet treat that's not too sweet and not too heavy on your stomach this is the spot!

After spending the afternoon walking around Richmond, bubble tea was calling my name! Gigi Tea is a…read moresmall shop where you can order downstairs and then head upstairs to sit if you'd like. I took my drink to go and it was ready pretty quickly. The barista making drinks was super nice and set me up with a rewards punch card which I appreciated. I kept it simple with a lychee black tea and lychee jelly which was just what I needed.

Best little mom and pop boba shop ever. They are always so kind, a couple years ago they never had…read morean open upper space. It was nice to see that it was open with many chairs, tables AND numerous outlets. They even have whiteboards for studying. Unfortunately since it's just the family that works here it's only open 12-7 everyday. On whatever free days I have I'll definitely go here. If I didn't do reviews I definitely would have gate kept it but i'm just so nice ‍ The Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie just hits the spot and fills the craving so easily. That's my favorite drink there! I'm so excited to try their other items as well. When I went I didn't see any food, but hopefully I'll be able to try some on my next visit too!

When I walked in, there were two customers seated and two employees behind the counter. I walked…read moredirectly up to the cashier, who looked right past me without saying a word and then walked away toward the pickup area, where another employee was standing. That employee also completely ignored me, despite the fact that I was clearly standing there waiting to be helped. I was there to pick up a DoorDash order for someone else, but based on the way I was treated, I can guarantee you I will not be choosing to spend my own money at this establishment. I ultimately had to ask another customer who was standing in line if they knew where to pick up a DoorDash order. The entire experience was incredibly dismissive and unprofessional. A simple acknowledgment or, at the very least, "We'll be with you in a moment" would have made a huge difference.

Came here to get a breakfast pastry while in the area. Brecotea is a Korean inspired bakery that…read morealso has hot and cold beverages, breads, cakes, and savory sandwiches as well. The ambiance was clean and orderly. Upon entering, you grab a serving tray lined with parchment and some tongs. The items are in a glass enclosed display that you have to open and place your selections on your tray for purchase. I settled on the pistachio cream filled pecan pastry, the almond twist, and strawberry shortcake. The beverage menu was extensive: matcha, flavored teas, cocoa, espresso/coffee, and more. We were greeted by pleasant staff at checkout and our orders placed in a parchment type bag for take out. They also have seating inside. The pastries were just sweet enough without being overly sweet, which I like. The pistachio cream was a perfect compliment to the pecan encrusted pastry. The almond twist was both flaky and crunchy with the sliced almonds on top, and the strawberry shortcake had layers of real strawberries, whipped topping and yellow cake that was moist. All were fresh. All in all, a great place to stop by for a morning pastry treat and tea/coffee while in the area,

This place is a hidden gem. I randomly tried the sea salt Vietnamese coffee with cold foam and been…read moreobsessed since then. The flavor is extremely strong but the sea salt cold foam balances it out. Like it's the perfect amount of caffeine to keep you alert but it isn't that strong that will not make you sleep at night. The drink costed me $6.63 which is a good amount in today's economy. The workers there are sweet. The place is tiny so only 2 tables and then a highs eating bar like table connected to the wall. this is my coffee to go! I crave this drink every time I want something sweet but not to sweet

A great stop for a sweet asian treat! I got the shaved snow (two flavors) with pandan and taro…read moresnow, and mochi, bubble tea, and a condensed milk drizzle. It was refreshing and not too sweet, and a nice chew from the mochi and boba! The workers were super friendly, helping us decide what to get. It's a bright cheery space and a perfect dessert spot!

Wherever we go, we will always need our boba fix. Found this small shop on Cary St and were…read morepleasantly surprised. The drinks were not too sweet and the boba chew was pretty good. Service was very friendly as well. Not the best boba but very solid, especially for where we were. Drinks: Mango Green Tea and Milk Tea

Had the matcha snow ice with whipped cream and red bean. It was more like ice cream than light snow…read moreice. We ordered three varieties and all were similar. The boba tea on the other hand was pretty good and the lychee jelly was fresh. At first they didn't have a bathroom then we asked later a second time and they let us use theirs so that took us from a 3 star to 4 star experience.

The boba is SO. good. Milk tea and tapioca. The owner is so kind and great to converse with…read more Service was amazing and he even told me about the process he used to make the teas and tapioca balls. The store itself is a perfect hole in the wall; plenty of seats and games. A great place to hang out with friends :) amazing prices and an adorable store.

I have tried boba in so many places in and around Richmond and TT Lounge makes the absolute best…read moreanywhere. Sim is terrific

Fresh food. Kinda staff. Very large selection of meats and produce. Food is fairly priced- some…read moreitems are a little on the high side compared to other locations. But they have almost everything you'll need all in one stop.

I don't know about other places, but Richmond Lotte tries to get the normal price every time with a…read moresale price. Please make sure to check the price when you buy it.

Great location! Easy to park. Big indoor space - adjacent to VCU campus. Fun drink options. Taro…read morebubble tea was perfect! Thai coffee was good too! Must go back to try Korean hot dogs! Service was great!

Really cute spot with mochi donuts, k-dogs, teas + coffees, and other savory items. The outside…read morelooks off-putting since it's in an apartment building near VCU. However, don't let that deter you! Tried the s'mores mochi donut and it was AMAZING. Loved the toasted flavor and marshmallow glazing! There's a Photo Booth and plenty of seating. Does get really busy, but you can order at the kiosks! I'll be back to try other seasonal items.

so glad there is a ben wong's in midlothian. while the staples mill location has more pastry…read morevariety, the midlo one usually has enough for a few savory options and even more sweet. I always get a salted egg yolk red bean pastry. I love the matcha and red bean mochi bun. and my favorite drink, the lime tea half sweet. I should broaden my drink choices here, but the tea is just so refreshingly good every time. I wish they carried the little mini hot dog buns without cheese that the other location usually has, as that's my favorite savory. the pastries here are usually loaded with cheese which doesn't always agree with me. but this location serves korean hotdogs too so maybe that makes sense. I would love to see them broaden their selection even more!

First time at Ben Wong's Tea and the inside is sooo cute! They have a lot of great options and…read moreeverything looks really pretty. I mainly went to try the pastries and got the apple and blueberry ones. Unfortunately, neither was really my favorite. The apple was mostly cream with some apple filling, but it didn't taste like apple pie like I was told it would. The blueberry did have a blueberry flavor, but again I mostly tasted just cream. The pastries looked AMAZING, just unfortunately didn't taste as good as they looked. I also tried the macarons, which I liked better than the pastries. Overall, cute place and calm environment.

I have lactose intolerance so I only order from that section. I ordered a taro root bubble tea for…read morethe first time. It was made quickly and tasted delicious but not too sweet. The server was very helpful and made it so fast. The place is as clean as when I first started coming here.

I was pleasantly surprised by how large Tsaocaa's menu is and it's pretty reasonably priced. I'd…read morerecommend ordering online in advance cause it can take some time. They have plenty of seating inside. This is one of the few places in the area that has a green grape drink. My favorite is the Iced Muscat Grape Green Tea, which comes with crystal pearls and a milk foam. The drink is a slushee and the foam tastes like cheese foam. I typically sip it first to finish the foam and then use the straw to get to the pearls. They also have fried chicken, ramen, bento boxes, and egg waffles. The fried chicken reminded me of Korean fried chicken and was flavorful and crispy. The egg waffle was crispy on the outside, chewy inside, and they have a lot of flavors.