Went here today around lunch. I didn't realize this place has been here for years inside the mall!…read more I ordered a coconut tea, blended. The wonderful girl behind the counter was patient with my many questions, suggesting the popping yogurt tapioca inside that. It was super good! I'll be back here for my boba tea fix, and will update further! :)

This place opened in the mall a few months ago where the old Hot Stop used to be. This is the…read morefirst place in Lake Jackson where you can get Bubble Tea. Overall, Ice Valley Smoothies falls short in most categories. The decor is minimal, with bright colors freshly painted on the walls with nothing but a logo and a menu hanging on them. The interior doesn't really look like they finished it when they renovated. There is no television on the wall nor is there a radio or music playing. This makes for an eerily quiet setting, almost uncomfortable. A TV would go a long way. They have a lot of pretty fruit facing the mall corridor but what they use in the drinks is in plastic tubs sitting behind glass inside next to the register sort of the way Subway displays their veggies and meats behind glass. The fruit all looks pretty drab, especially toward the end of the day. I'd go around lunch for the freshest fruit. Don't let the "Smoothie" in the name of the business confuse you. Virtually every item on their menu except the fresh juices seems to be made with Bubble Tea powder and water. Whether they're calling it a smoothie or actually using the term Bubble Tea, the powders all come from the same tubs, the only difference seems to be that they dump a few chunks of fruit into the blender on the ones they call "Smoothie". They'll put protein in your "Smoothie" if requested (extra charge) but the sugar content of the bubble tea powder makes this not a very healthy option for health-conscious customers. I haven't tried the "milkshake" nor have I tried their fresh juices. A word of warning for folks heading here after a workout: they have no nutritional information available for anything that they make. With the exception of the whey protein, the powders are all dumped into tubs and aren't in the original containers, so there's no way of knowing what's in the drinks even if you wanted to go that route. Their equipment is very nice and appears to be new. They have two very nice Vita-mix blenders so their "smoothies" are well blended. They also have the automatic cup sealing machine so your drinks won't leak which is a nice touch, but the jar of whey protein sitting on top of the sealer is a bit distracting. There is a juicer present in the back that looks like a fairly nice unit and I'd imagine they could make some decent juices. The Bubble Tea is okay, but it's just the standard powder with water and Coffee Mate added. I don't think any of them have actual brewed tea in them. The tapioca pearls are very plain, not sweet, lacking any texture, as though it was sitting in the boil water for a long time. The jellies and other sinkers are standard-issue and nothing special. The best bubble tea houses add their own special touch to their drinks. These guys seem content to follow the directions on the box. That's fine, but it fails to stand out. Everything is prepared with the server's back turned. They prefer that you have a seat and look away while they prepare your drink. The guy who works there is nice enough, but I am very put off by the way he emphatically suggests I sit down immediately after ordering. After the first time I visited, I figured he would realize I like to watch, but the suggestion to sit persists after three visits. Compared to any Bubble Tea place you'd find in Houston, this place doesn't cut it at all. For Lake Jackson, it gets an extra point, but it's still not very good. To try to sell Bubble Tea in Lake Jackson, you'd really need to hit a home run and this place doesn't measure up on any level. As a smoothie place for a health conscious customer, it's not really an option for the reasons already stated. I've been there three times at this point and I'll probably not be going back.

I've gone here for about a year every once in a while. They're usually great with service. Their…read morecoffee is more on the sweet side if you get any flavors. I would go for the coffee and donuts, but not the kolaches. The normal sausage kolaches and breakfast tacos are not worth going for. I had a taco last year; it was small for the price, tasted old, and the tortilla was hard. The bread on the kolache I had recently also tasted days old and the sausage tastes like it came straight from a pack of wieners. The combo left a weird aftertaste that made me nauseous and now I have 2 large kolaches that I don't want to waste. On top of that, I'm signed up for points for awards but they're not clear or don't seem to know their own rewards system that well? I had 40 points for a free large kolache. I said it twice, showed her my phone, and gestured with my hand for one kolache. The lady grabs three kolaches and puts them in the microwave. I asked her if the rewards said it came with 3 and she said yes. She then proceeds to charge me for 3 kolaches, which is around $10. I took it anyway since I thought they were going to be good, but they weren't. I wish I were more assertive on the spot.

This is my new favorite donut and coffee shop and it's closer to our beach house than Lake Jackson!…read more! I had an awesome cream-filled bar and my husband loved the smoked brisket kolache! No Need to visit Starbucks---they have expresso and so much more!

This is now a restaurant called, China Dragon…read more The food was great! The staff were very friendly and helpful. And, the ambiance was good. The music was relaxing and the restroom was very clean.

Who knew there was such a great Sushi restaurant in Lake Jackson!…read more The Sushi was so fresh and delicious. I have been looking for a sushi house that serves the Mexican roll. Finally!!! Hiroshi has the Mexican Roll. Yay!! The Service was on point. Very nice Server and very helpful. Ambiance was nice too. My Friend and I really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to stopping back in on my next trip to Lake Jackson. Forks up!! I'll be back!!

I was craving boba and wanted to try a new spot. Mia Tai seemed to have good reviews. When I…read morearrived it was super cute inside- super pink and girly- definetly spots you can take cute pics at. I was greeted and ordered my classic- Taro tea with boba. The drink did take a while to get made but it seemed like there was only one staff member taking orders and making drinks. It also was a 4pm on a Sunday night. The Taro boba tea was delicious! It was really unique - I couldn't figure it out but it felt like it had extra vanilla or vanilla sweetened milk where other places use regular milk and syrup maybe. I really enjoyed the drink!! Overall- I'll be coming back and trying some of their other drinks!

Got the Thai tea here since that seems to be what they're known for. My drink came out very fast. I…read morecan kind of taste the Thai tea but something felt off about the taste. I think it has the strength but it's missing the creaminess and sweetness

Service was great. Staff are very friendly. Great assortment of teas, coffee and baked goods…read more Customers were younger crowd, student nurses. Spacious area inside and on patio.

Freckleberry Tea & Coffee, located just down the road from the Strand in Galveston is an aesthetic…read moreshop perfect for studying or catching up with friends. Staff was incredibly friendly. The menu was incredibly varied and staff was kind of enough to go through and make recommendations. The space is really spacious with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. There is even a cute little garden to explore, complete with a chicken coop! Highly recommend stopping by, it was my favorite coffee shop on the island.

Super sweet workers! Natalia and Chelsea both gave me really good recommendations, like the drinks…read morewere incredible! and the place was overall very clean and comfortable. 10/10 would recommend!!

A girl named Natalia is super sweet:) she made us feel welcomed and the food/drinks are delicious!read more

We both got lychee fruit teas, mine with boba and hers with crystal boba and they were both…read moreamazing! Service was quick. We bought some curly fries as well, and they were really yummy! Only $5

Found this place my chance as we drove by getting boba and decided to try this place instead!…read more The inside decor is nice and spacious. Looks great to study in! Will definitely come back and test their wifi another day. Staff was nice and told me their recommended drinks. Will come back and try their number 1 another day, wasn't craving brown sugar today. I ordered the almond milk tea, 50 percent sweet and less ice. The flavoring is nice and the boba is ALMOOOOSST perfect, slightly on the chewier side. Will definitely come back and retry other drinks and make final verdict in the future. For today, this place is a 4/5!

Came in from San Antonio to visit my Sister and Brother in Law (Captain Chris) glad I was able to…read moreswing by to their new location and grab a drink. Always up to par and customer service is great. I tried one of their popular drink from the menu selection (strawberry smoothie with lychee) not my regular choice of flavors but I live life on the edge and I was not disappointed. So good! Place was clean and welcoming. Vibes were perfect. Love seeing the new location: art displays and furniture created a good vibe. Until next time.

Went on a hot day, the teas were refreshing. I got a wintermelon green tea at 50 % sweetness with…read morelychee jelly. Will definitely be returning when I'm in the area. They don't have food on the menu just snacks like chips. Small seating area but wasn't crowded. It was really cute and well kept.

Such a cute, clean spot right in Highland Village! The ambiance is super chill and comfy, making it…read morea great place to relax or hang out with friends. Definitely come here for the milk tea and Thai tea .. they are both so good and super refreshing. Highly recommend checking it out!

A tried and true boba spot in the loop, conveniently located in Highland village. The interior is…read morespacious and bright. Their toppings are solid, I enjoy the silky egg puddings and chewy boba. Their classic milk tea is consistently solid, but I also enjoy switching it up with Oolong tea with milk foam. If you're looking for quality boba, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

My daughter and I go here regularly - one of our regular lunchtime go-two's for Boba and Velvet…read moreDragon which is a dragon fruit slushy drink with some creamy foam. Yummmmm! What a treat. If you have time Or need a snack to carry you over, they have Korean corn dogs, egg rolls and potstickers as shown here. If you have time to relax, play with their claw machines - always a fun treat too!

Some of the best boba in the area! Great service and cute restaurant with both board and claw…read moremachine games!