A girlfriend introduced me to this place. I've had the bubble tea and random appetizers here. The service has always been good. The bubbles are good, the tea is good, the food is very good as well. A very good place to stop by with friends to sit around and chat. So far this is the best bubble tea I've had in WNY. read more

Great place to hang out!! The location is perfect.. with a Chinese BBQ and movie theater next to it, you can enjoy all three at the same time! The only thing is the flavor:) Not the best bubble tea place. But great to hang out! Recommend! read more

Great place!! Great atmosphere!! Its new, classy and a great place to just chill. The people there are very nice and friendly and service are always fast. You will not be able to find a bubble tea place better than this any where near there. I've tried their taro bubble tea, original bubble tea and their yogurt flavor bubble tea and all of them were delicious. It is a must try.. and while you are there they also have sweets and asian food too. I've tried their spring rolls and they tasted great but the price for 3 spring rolls was alittle extreme.. about $4 read more

Found this place on my search for bubble tea which was also close to Boston Market so a plus. I've gone in here several times before I moved back to GA and after trying several places in buffalo and Rochester I would say this is one of the best ones. They were remodeling when I last went so can't comment on decor but I do love the little comfy seating areas and the laid back atmosphere. They do carry a variety of toppings for the bubble teas so even if you don't like boba there is an option for you. read more

Tea Leaf Cafe - Mango smoothie with mango popping boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

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The bubble tea is always excellent here. I don't usually order the appetizers but I did once. The appetizers are a little on the pricier side with small portion sizes. The setting is very chill. I highly recommend this establishment on a hot summer day. My favorite bubble tea is coconut/taro with milk and black tea. read more

After 7 years living in Buffalo, Tea Leaf is still my favorite bubble tea in town. I've tried Kung Fu, Tai Chi, let alone other famous brands in NYC Gongcha, Boba Guys, I always find myself crave for Tea Leaf. You can definitely tell the real rounded malty tea taste, in top of milk and delicious fruit flavors to choose from. They have just the right balance of classic tea and creamy fruity taste. If you leave the drink for a while, you'll also realize it does NOT separate powdery layers like other bubble tea do. I would recommend this place to have more cashiers than one, and add more new flavors or give it a try with ombré drinks. read more

The kids love tea leaf. I wouldn't mind taking them there more often. But the cleanliness of the facility is got me a little grossed out.

Love our Boba Drinks and spring rolls! In the summer we bike to Tealeaf with the neighbors.

Try the taro flavor mixed with any fruit flavor. Omg so yummy. Taro is similar to a vanilla taste but even better. It's a chill spot- I liked it more (about 1.5) years ago bc it was more cozy. Now they added way more tables and removed most of the couches. The result... It feels crowded. 5 stars for bubble tea and minus one star for atmosphere. It's time to expand Tea Leaf! read more

Tea Leaf Cafe - Taro raspberry bubble tea. About $4 for a large. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

Coconut Avocado smoothie. Absolutely incredible. Employees are always nice! Plenty of parking and right next to the theater. read more

Tea Leaf Cafe - Coconut Avocado Bubble Tea Smoothie. Try it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

The Tea Leaf Cafe is great. Its a miracle it exists in Western New York. I grew up in Buffalo but spent most of my adult life in New York City. I frequently visit high end tea locales (San Francisco, NYC, Portland, London) and the Tea Leaf Cafe is as good as it can be in this area. Like the dumplings and the pho, the management is professional and hospitable. Fast internet! Willing to make drinks to order (Iced peppermint with fresh lemon yesterday). Good job, guys. read more

Terrible tea. Watered down so much and tasted funky. Only went here because my usual spot was closed due to an emergency. Tried it for a third time. Still terrible. If you want real bubble tea go to GinGin. It's seriously down the street. 1000x better read more

I've been here on more than a few occasions especially to kill time before or after a movie at the AMC next door. Overall it's alright. Staff is friendly enough but not overly friendly. The drinks taste good enough but if you have ventured to NYC you will likely be more disappointed than satisfied. However that said it's definitely worth going to occasionally or at least once with a small group of friends over the weekend to over load in gossip and sugar simultaneously. There are plenty of choices and the desserts and snacks aren't half bad. What gives it only a 3 is that there is simply nothing special bout this place. Kinda like taking a friend to prom. Yeah you got a date but you know there will be no magic to the evening. So is it worth going simply to go? You decide! read more

Cute place. Dumplings and spring rolls were ok. Bulgogi and rice was delicious! Also LOVED the cucumber salad (side dish). I'm not a bubble tea drinker but those with me liked theirs. I thought it was weird that when we arrived (opening time), we couldn't order spring rolls or popcorn chicken b/c the fryer wasn't ready. :( but I really wanted spring rolls so I ordered again a bit later. They were alright. read more

We've been coming here for years, off and on. The bubble teas, which is what we always get, have been consistent since we found Tea Leaf. The array of flavors is nearly overwhelming, and they'll gladly combine them, so if you like them the first time, you'll be back many more, experimenting. The place has a nice layout, good for individuals and groups. The crowd is pretty diverse, and the food offerings (desserts) are very nice. read more

I've never had bubble tea before, so I can't really compare that part of the place to anywhere else, but I can say that I had a great lemon/mango black tea creation (with the "bubbles" in the bottom ... which is just as strange as you think it is). The tea was great. The place also has a great assortment of menu options for those light snack items and hot drinks, which is refreshing for the less adventurous. The place itself was great, too. Nice atmosphere, and great for discussions. I held a book club meeting there, and it was really easy to sink into the area and just talk. I'm definitely going back, and I'm actually holding my next book meeting there too! read more

The tea is so good here, even without the bubbles the combination of flavors here are endless. I love this cafe! I wasn't crazy about the spring rolls though. I didn't try desserts yet, but I am looking forward to trying them!The service is a little slow, but when you get your tea it's always right on time! Once you get your drink, you forget all about the wait. I usually try to mix different combinations of flavors together Everytime I go and try asking the cashier if the recommend anything, they have great insight on what flavors pair well, that you may not of thought paired well together. My guess is that they do alot of experimenting, why not I would! I wish I knew how to make these at home. The teas aren't terribly pricey, but it can add up. If they had a drive through they'd probably get alot more bussiness. read more

My favorite place to get bubble tea in Buffalo!!! The coworkers are also super nice. Remember to get a stamp card-- buy 10 bubble teas, get 1 freeee. read more

I have never been to Tea Leaf until my friends dragged me there a day ago. I've never really had a taste for bubble tea, but I was willing to try again. The staff was so nice and patient and I loved the service I received. The aura of the restaurant itself is calm and relaxing and I really enjoyed my time there. I'll definitely be visiting again! read more

I ordered bubble black milk tea. Bubble is not so tasty as well as other tea shops, but still acceptable. Tea is good, worthy paying. The store is really cozy and relaxing with couches or tables. After all, it's a good place to chill out with friends. read more

Great bubble tea, friendly service. I recommend the taro milk tea, it's not too sweet and I get bubbles that pop that actually taste like fruit juice. We go here whenever we go to the movies. read more

This is my favorite bubble tea place I've ever been to and I've literally been to so many. None other like it, every drink I've ever had here (and I've had pretty much every combo drink possible) has been phenomenal. My friends and I are here almost every day, it's that good. Every staff member I've spoken to has been incredibly sweet and helpful, it's always a great experience when I go in. Best bubble tea in Buffalo *hands down* but honestly best bubble tea I've ever had, anywhere. read more

Great place for bubble tea! That's all I've ever ordered here so I can't speak to anything else, but the staff is friendly enough and the prices are reasonable. I will be a repeat customer every time I come back to Buffalo! read more

Tea Leaf Cafe is probably the best place to get boba drinks, or 'bubble tea' as it's called in the east coast, but it's also generally pretty pricey ($3.50-5). Especially when you see all of their powder canisters behind the counter. I have yet to find a better place, so this will have to do for now. ): There is also an extensive menu for snacks as well as desserts (cheesecake, chocolate cake, etc.). The service varies sometimes. Some days they can be pretty slow at making their drinks and other times they're good. There's plenty of table space and a couple couches, so it's great for catching up with friends and maybe for light studying since there's free wi-fi (sometimes the music is too loud to study). Overall ambiance is good. read more

Renovations going on so no seating inside...big new serving area/kitchen coming up. Good bubble tea as always...ask them for interesting flavor combinations like Crack read more

This is super busy but worth it! The bubble tea is great and I especially like the bursting bobas. I just wish they had some more size options. read more

Tea Leaf Cafe - Coconut Taro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

Love the Vanilla almond milk tea with tapioca always good ! People are always friendly and fast service

Great price for what you get! Lots of options available, there's something for everyone. They have a chill and friendly environment. Lots of parking spots at the front of the store, which is a plus!! I got a large classic milk tea (with green tea) and it only cost me $4! I will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Tea Leaf Cafe - Thai milk tea and raspberry taro bubble tea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

Love the choices-- teas, boba- milk & fruit flavors, and a coffee menu! Early grey with lychee jelly add on was good in flavor & not too sweet but was served little warm even though it was iced. Coconut with lychee jelly was also good but little on the sweet side. Clearly have a wide array to choose from. The atmosphere is okay too (the decor needs some help) especially in gloomy days that arise every day in the winter here in Buffalo. read more

Omg I love this cafe Their chill nice their choices are endless I'm addicted too the Japanese green tea with milk n tapioca If they weren't so far I'd go everyday I wish they would come toward Kenmore north buffalo area read more

My go-to bubble tea place. I found myself here weekly with a friend over the summer, and it became a tradition of sorts for us to just get tea, sit on the couch, and talk. My usual order is a strawberry green tea blended smoothie with strawberry boba and extra tapioca pearls, so good! read more

Great place to hang out and enjoy great tea. What else do you need to know? Wish they had morning hours though. Tea is a morning thing for me. read more

Came in here for the first time about a week ago. It was quiet when I first came in but after a while it quickly filled up, the line going out the door, which means the place got extremely loud. I would say get familiar with the peak times if you are looking at this place for a hangout spot bc the vibe changes in the blink of an eye. I got a mango smoothie with pomegranate pop bubbles. It was delicious!! The smoothies only come with tea in it, which i'm sure is just to water it down, but I didn't mind because the green tea I added to mine tasted amazing and gave the smoothie such a unique taste. Delicious as it was, I give three stars because: 1) The Thai Tea my friend ordered was probably the worst i've ever had. The flavor was off and it wasn't nearly as sweet as Thai Tea should be. (I know there probably aren't many Thai Tea options in Buffalo but that's such a staple item for a place like this to mess up). 2) I just couldn't get passed how dirty the place was. The floors were black and sooo sticky, it really didn't seem like anyone bothered to clean the place all day. Me and my friend hung out for about an hour and a half and I don't think I saw anyone wipe a table once the entire time. Overall, this place could use some work but i'd stop by again just to try another one of those smoothies! read more

this place is the best for smoothies and snacks! they have the best drinks and i go all the time. if you and a group of friends ever need a drink or a quick little snack, go here!! read more

The store has a good ambiance, a great place to just hang out, and the employees are very nice.

If you've never tried bubble tea before, then check this place out. The people there are friendly and are more than happy to help start you with something you'll like. The bubble tea comes with tapioca gummies on the bottom that slip up through your straw which I had to get used to. They also have a nice looseleaf tea selection as well as some good asian fare to munch on. Also has very nice places to sit and talk. read more

Ever since a friend of mine introduced me to Bubble tea a few years back, I have become a bubble tea junkie. So when I moved to Buffalo, one of the first things I did was I searched for any place with this nectar of the gods (if you're not a fan, then you are missing out!) Not only did I find this place, but so far one of the best places to get Bubble Tea out side of Flushing, Queens NY! SO MANY VARIETIES of not just Bubble tea, but of tea in general. They even have your run of the mill southern sweet tea! This place is always busy, mostly students from the campus near by, but there is a generous amount of seating. And the decor is pretty laid back with a touch of Asian fusion mixed in. Its a decent place to go grab a drink and a snack with friends, or just a refreshing beverage while you finish up some work. It can get very busy and very loud during the weekends and evenings, but for me that's just a sign that this place is doing something right! Also, it is conveniently located next to a movie theater, for pre- or post-movie going hang outs. So if you need a break from your usual skinny latte or overly pretentious coffee house, I recommend checking this place out! read more

The 1 star comes out due to the ambiance. The leather sofa and dim light was fine. But that's all the pro for this place. OK. Here are the cons: 1. The service is unbelievably slow. I think the man making bubble tea is a green hand. We have waited for over 20 mins for 4 bubble teas. We are killing time before watching movies in AMC(which I suppose is why most people come here) but we almost ran late because of this server. 2. The service manner. They always kept poker face and never squeezed a smile, never providing any suggestion. When I asked if they could punch my Tea Leaf Card(I probably won't use that card any more) for us four cups, the counter said they could only punch for one transaction. Never heard of that before. I have tasted bubble tea in Minneapolis, NYC and China, NO OTHER STORE did like this one. 3. The bubble tea itself. My Japanese Green Tea was just as unsweetened as water! The bubble was really of low quality and too powdery. And a customer even asked to return bubble tea because it tasted like perfume! I guess this store could be open because it's located in Buffalo and near AMC theater. If this store opened in NYC, I guess it could be closed within a week. NEVER NEVER NEVER go there back again! read more

I've been coming here for a number of years, ever since I was in high school. It's a quick and easy place to get to and meet people. This is my go to place if I want to meet someone after work and get a drink. It's right next to The Library and a stone's throw away from the AMC. It's a great go-to place either before or after a movie. For the most part, I really like Tea Leaf. I haven't tried much from their food menu except edamame which was nothing to get excited over, but their bubble tea wins the show. I usually stick to the same old drinks when I go there because I know they work. The two sure-to-be-okay flavors are Pomegranate and Kiwi. The taste is super sugary but the flavors work well with the tea. I recently tried the avocado bubble tea (because I'm an avocado junkie) and it was so horrendous that I ended up dumping it all out. I learned my lesson and went back to Pomegranate. Pricing is okay. You end up hitting around four dollars for a regular, but it's a specialty drink so I give them some slack. They also provide a loyalty card where for every drink you buy, you get a punch in your card. After the tenth drink, you get a free one. Yay! Free! I also tried their hot chocolate as well and it's so good. Super sweet and intense. I think they add the ghiradelli chocolate to a hot chocolate mix so if you're ever craving chocolate, you'll get your fix here and then more. Couple minor gripes here: everyone and their mother knows about this place. It's hit or miss busy on some nights, but when a movie lets out, you can expect to see a crowd here. They also seem to only have three people working at all times which means service can sometimes be slow. But for the most part, each person that works there does a great job at serving whoever comes through. Besides the crappy avocado flavor, I've yet to have a bad drink. They recently did some renovations to the building, but honestly, I don't see much of a difference. It doesn't seem any more spacious to me... Finally, overall cleanliness depends on the amount of people that come in. If it's slow, it's clean. If it's busy, just prepare yourself for some sticky tables. read more

I've been to tea leaf so many times in the past few years and I don't think I've ever been disappointed with my bubble tea or unhappy with the service. I often ask the staff to recommend flavor combinations and they have always been surprisingly good! read more