I came here for shaved snow but I would come here again if I had to study or chat with friends. There's a lot of seats available and little areas with tables and couches for your group (they're also separated from each other by walls for more privacy). I got the large strawberry shaved snow and it had strawberry powder on top and condensed milk inside the snow. I wish there were more strawberries either on top or on the inside, since I did pay $20 for it. The large is big enough for a group of 4. read more

The Coffee By Hand - Strawberry shaved snow - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Amazing coffee and treats! We had their honey croffle and the mango snowflake with strawberries. The fruit flavors were so fresh and I loved that it came with lots of real fruit. It's a great place to study/be productive and also great to just hang out with friends. I love the ambiance. Their dining area has lots of seating and they even have private rooms which are super convenient if you have a large study group. This is my new go to study and coffee spot in Duluth! read more

The Coffee By Hand - Mango snowflake - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

The Coffee By Hand has a super cute interior with comfy couches everywhere. It's a great place to meet up with friends or just enjoy a few snacks while studying. I've had their tea here, but there's better tea elsewhere, so everytime I come it's for their snowflake shaved ice. I love their 5-grain snowflake (~$8 medium bowl). The shaved ice is super fluffy and soft, and it comes with red bean and mochi topping. The ice has a light milky flavor and since this dessert isn't too sweet so I can eat a lot of it. It is a little pricey for shaved ice, but one bowl can easily satisfy 3 people so bring your friends~ read more

The Coffee By Hand - 5 grain snowflake - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Found a battery in my Tteokbokki....... not really sure how thats even possible. Tteokbokki was good but not a fan of the choking hazard. I usually go here to study and eat, with friends. First time having a problem with something at this place. Still will go here to study, but will probably avoid the battery tteokbokki for now on. read more

The Coffee By Hand - Battery in my Tteokbokki - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

it wasn't terrible by any means but it just didn't hit my expectations. the service itself is nice and the vibe is really cute, i like the mini seating rooms and i was able to get some work done. my largest gripe is that i bought 2 medium drinks and 2 tteokbokki (one with cheese) and it got to 50$? i don't mind paying extra for freshly made food but it tasted the same as one i get for half the price in downtown atl. the coffee was okay, nothing special really. coming here was an okay experience but not bad by any means. read more

First time here trying out when I was on vacation. Very disappointed this store by the lady as cashier (maybe owner of the store) taking our order. When we was deciding what we gonna order? Other person behind the counter already making our drinks without paid. Then happened a drink wasn't we wanted. This happen that really upset me. She turn around starting speaking in Korean telling the person behind counter "Chinese are stupid. They didn't know what they want"... MAN this is racism common I ever heard. I spoke to her and him saying"Don't be speaking Korean language thinking I will not understand what you were saying" customer service are SUCKS here. I will recommend not to go there with this kind of stuff. read more

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I've never experienced this in any coffee shop before. I ordered Chai Latte. The drink was okay when it is hot so I didn't pay much attention . About 30 mins later, I take another sip and felt the drink is a little bit off (thick and custard). I open the lid and saw the milk just goes bad. read more

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They burnt my custard fish cakes the last two times I've visited and also it takes about 15 min to make. I'm aware of this and don't mind the wait however, I recommend you staying inside the coffee shop to get it in a timely manner. I left to get boba and was gone for maybe 10 min. I came back to coffee by hand and they were calling out two other customers who got fish cakes but ordered AFTER me. So yeah, stay as you wait for your food or they'll skip you and you'll be waiting 30-40 min. read more

I love cute cafes. I am a type of person where I like to explore cute desserts and take cute pictures. I am biased towards Korean desserts because I enjoy the visuals and the taste! This place is a cute place to study and hang out with friends. I got a large bingsu to share with my friends and sadly the taste is not as strong. I got the green tea bingsu but there was only a hint of the flavor. Lowkey, ​I think the mango flavor would have been better​. Oh well, ​ next time when I visit Georgia! What's really nice about this place is there is a chain of Korean​ restaurants and even a hair salon that is next to it so it is really convenient​. ​Overall it is a good place to grind and finish studying for test preps like the MCAT!!! I recommend! read more

I came here and got the Americano in a 16 oz. The aroma of the coffee smelled really good! It was a tad too bitter for me so I added a few squirts of liquid cane sugar into my hot coffee. I normally don't drink my coffee black or hot but today I did. I also ordered a Original Tteokppokyi (rice cake) with 2 slices of Mozzarella cheese. It was good. Just wish the sauce was a lot more thicker. It was too watery, in my opinion... Americano (16 oz) - $2.59 Original Tteokppokyi - $8.99 Add 2 slices of Mozzarella cheese - $1.00 Just wish the cashier girl was friendlier. She had a bit of an attitude. But whatever... I won't let her negative vibes put me down! The guy making drinks was a lot nicer than her. Anyways, Crystal and I enjoyed our food very much! read more

The Coffee By Hand - Yummy! - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

What an excellent place to come for dessert. The shaved ice here is a treat of which our favorite is the misukaru shaved ice. It's nice that they also serve bubble teas smoothies and ice cream here so the kids have an option to eat as well. The icing on the cake here is that they serve fish cake with custard filling which is delicious. As the name States this is coffee by hand so there are coffee drinks and teas are recommended. Seating is plentiful but be warned they can get busy on weekends which includes Fridays. Parking is plentiful and this is a great place to come with friends and family. Located in the same plaza as sweet Hut this is a popular spot for Koreans. 4.1 Yelp Stars rounded up make this one a solid 5. Cheers and have a positive day. read more

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This is the cutest little Korean Cafe I've ever been to and would highly recommend this to anyone. I always get the mango snowflake and the custard filled mini fish bread whenever I go and they're always really great together. I always make a stop here whenever I'm in town as well as one last stop before I leave to get some of the fish shaped bread to take on my trip. This place gets packed really quickly so it might be hard to find a seat at times but it's definitely worth it read more

Super cute place -- great to have a coffee shop you can work in during COVID, and their hours are also great. I drove up from Atlanta, so my expectations were high. Tons of private study spaces, the armchair-type chairs are insanely comfortable and the ambience is really cool. As others have mentioned, it is usually busy so it can get a bit loud, and music is loud enough it could be hard to have a video call/watch a video or listen to your own music -- also, for a coffee shop, they had very few outlets for chargers and I could see it being a challenge to read on a non-screen device once the sun goes down. Ordered an iced coffee, it was great and no complaints at all. Croissant waffles are amazing and their maple ice cream lives rent free in my head. Overall, I would give them 4.5 stars and absolutely will be back. read more

I love the inside of this coffee spot! It is really cozy and they even have separate rooms for parties of eight or more people to sit in and drink coffee and lounge. I like the sitting room because I am currently getting my Masters degree and I can take my laptop there and just sit in my own corner and be really relaxed while I do work. They also offer a variety of desserts which are really delicious, like macaroons and Tiermas Sue and red velvet cake among others. I ordered their chocolate latte and it was so delicious! It was not too sweet like some places make. read more

This is such an adorable cafe! I love studying here in the morning since it's super quiet. Great atmosphere and decor! I'm not a fan of the coffee, but their food is awesome, especially the honey cream waffle and the fish shaped pastry filled with red bean paste. read more

The Coffee By Hand - Honey Cream Waffle - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

It is in Atlanta. This place is not bad at all compare to coffee shop in LA. But the price is little higher than LA. I don't think the taste is not that special. But there were lots of young people (which I don't understand and not curious) read more

definitely a classic and well loved spot for all the locals here, great atmosphere for studying or hanging out with friends. they have a large menu with many options to chose from, the tteokboki + bingsu combo is always my go to. the food here isn't anything out of this world but it's definitely good for quick cafe service. the coffee and drinks here are amazing tho! I love the americano and the watermelon juice they offer. they do get busy during the evenings, so finding seating here is always a struggle, especially with large parties. if you're lucky they have a couple boarded off rooms (first come first serve) which is great for a group of people! read more

The Coffee By Hand - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Cute ambiance and loved the fish pastry that's filled with cream! Service was great since I haven't ordered a Togo bingsu and the cashier was great at giving advice on what to put on and it was quick and easy! read more

The Coffee By Hand is a Korean cafe that opened May 7, 2015 in Gwinnett Station, the same shopping center with Sweet Hut and a bevy of Asian restaurants (it's next door to 89 Hot Pot), in Duluth. Like other Korean bakeries and cafes in metro Atlanta (e.g. Mozart, Tree Story, White Windmill), this is a cute, whimsical, and somewhat hip cafe specializing in various sweet beverages and snack foods and desserts. And like competitors Sweet Hut and Snowflake Tea House, both of which are located in the same strip just a few doors down, The Coffee By Hand is a great place to gather with friends and hang out. While all three (Sweet Hut, Snowflake, Coffee By Hand) serve similar stuff like bubble tea, they do have their differences. The Coffee By Hand differentiates itself by being a Korean cafe with an emphasis on coffee, Korean teas, patbingsu (Korean shaved ice), and tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes). Sweet Hut and Snowflake, on the other hand, are Chinese/Taiwanese/Malayasian businesses with more of an emphasis on tea, cakes, and baked goods. The Coffee By Hand is more of a cafe, not a bakery. The cafe has an open layout with enough seating for I guesstimate roughly 80+ customers. There are run-of-the-mill tables, several pockets of cushioned, loungy, living-room-like group seating, and a handful of nicely decorated semi-private rooms. On weekends, these rooms are reserved for groups of 3 or more people (there's one big one that's reserved for 6 or more people). I like these rooms as well as the overall chill, laid back atmosphere. Teas include chai milk, green tea and green tea latte, sweet potato latte, jasmine, chamomile, English breakfast, organic Darjeeling, rooibos and more. Korean teas include adlay (Chinese pearl barley), ginger, and chaga mushroom; fruit teas like jujube, citron, plum, pear, quince, and grapefruit; and plant/flower-based teas like Solomon's seal, corn silk, apricot flower, dandelion, chrysanthemum, and bell flower. Expect to spend about $3-4 per 16 oz serving. Bubble teas, frappes, and smoothies run closer to $5-6 per 16 or 20 oz serving (bubble teas come in 20 oz only). Flavors on these are a lot more limited than Sweet Hut and Snowflake. If you want bubble tea, I recommend going to Sweet Hut or Snowflake instead. Hot and cold coffee beverages include Americano, latte, white or dark mocha latte, caramel latte, cappuccino, white or dark mocha cappuccino, caramel cappuccino, caramel macchiato, Korean-style sweetened iced coffee, espresso (with/without foam and/or cream), and affogato (espresso with vanilla ice cream). Expect to spend about $4+ per 16 or 20 oz coffee drink and about $2+ per serving of espresso. I like the Korean-style sweetened iced coffee. It reminds me of Vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da), which is made with sweetened condensed milk. The two taste very similar to me, but I'm no coffee connoisseur. If I had to do a blindfolded taste test, I'm not sure I could tell which is which. They're both good and have the sweetness and creaminess I like in an iced coffee. The espresso is good too. In general, I've found the coffee drinks here to be pleasantly strong. Bakery items are somewhat limited. They have a pastry display with a colorful assortment of cakes and macarons. Cakes are available whole ($19 small, $24 medium, $33 large, $55 extra large) and by the slice ($4-5 per slice). They have cookies, muffins, and waffles including waffle sandwiches with ham or turkey. I think the most popular food item is the patbingsu. They come in two sizes, medium ($7.99) and large ($13.99), and at least six different varieties: red bean, 5 grain, green tea, assorted fruit with strawberry syrup, assorted fruit with mango syrup, and chocolate Oreo. The patbingsu is delicious and I highly recommend it. They come topped with delightfully soft and chewy tteok/mochi rice cake pieces, sweetened condensed milk (which I'm a sucker for), and powder (green tea, 5 grain, etc.). The red beans are yummy and the shaved ice itself is delicate and refreshing. That said, I have to admit, I do like Snowflake's shaved ice better. Either way, you can't go wrong. Finally, they offer a few kinds of tteokbokki: sweet, original, spicy, and "danger spicy." These are sold at about $9 a plate. This is a popular Korean street/snack food. The bite-size slices of tteok are dense, filling, and chewy, and completely slathered in sauce. If you're looking for a more savory "Korean comfort food" type food to eat, this is the one to get. Service is fine. You'll be given one of those restaurant pagers that buzzes, vibrates, and lights up when your order is ready to be picked up at the counter. The cafe's Wi-Fi password is 7702328850. TL;DR - I give The Coffee By Hand 3 out of 5 Yelp stars: A-OK. It's another cute Korean cafe, but with a more limited food/baked goods selection. I like the semi-private rooms, Korean iced coffee, espresso, and patbingsu. Enjoy. read more

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I come here fairly often and I ONLY come here for their bingsoo! I have tried ever flavor they offer and love them all. I prefer to come here during the week early in the day because it tends to get a bit crowded in the evenings especially on the weekends. read more

What: Cute and atmospheric Korean coffee place. Where: the same shopping center as Sweet hut good points: -good place to just hang out or study or work from home. -Lots of free parking -Easy to get to. There is a left hand turn signal so you don't have to beg for people to let you turn in. -less noisy than some of the other Korean cafes around town -they have homey style sofas and private cubby rooms that are decorated like you're in the Griffindor common room Bad points" ( or in this case, personal preference) Okay coffee. This is a personal preference. I just prefer stronger bolder coffee. Their coffee wasn't bitter or sour. It just wasn't for me. It was milder with a hint of citrus. As I have said before Asian coffee houses tends to serve more tea like coffee than the bold strong coffee that we are accustom to here in the west. (As a side note: most coffee places in Asia-i.e. Japan, Taiwan, China-I've never been to Korea so I can't say for sure but I assume they are also the same-which is that they don't open until at least 10:30 AM. So this can only lead us to conclude that coffee joints are more for the experience than say for the caffeine.) In conclusion: I would come here again to hang out and maybe get their green tea or something next time. It's a pretty cool place and the girls behind the counters were super sweet.... read more

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Coffee shops in so far as the concept is almost always the same. Buy the drink. Drink gets made. Drink the drink. Spend hours upon hours there and simply do XYZ. Starbucks, Caribou (if you find one!), even Dunkin Donuts are all in that same type of style. Come in, buy, wait, served, drink, leave and that's it. Then you have the local joints. Even the local franchises are like this but more often than not, local places have more character than the cookie-cutter style layouts and Coffee By Hand is definitely a place with some great character and should be a place that needs to be recognized by the greater Atlanta community. It's a Korean coffee/tea shop that also is a hub for social gatherings if the Sweet Hut a few doors down gets crazy crowded and that's almost 90% of the time. This place also serves some Korean favorite drinks on top of the regularly known lattes, mochas, and macchiatos. The ambiance is spectacular here. It does seem cookie cutter if you are familiar with how Korean coffee shops are designed but more or less there is still more character here than your typical Starbucks corporate chain coffee joints. The hot tea drinks are definitely straight out of the Korean landscape coffee/tea culture. My favorite is the adlay tea which is this walnut sweet milk tea where they have crushed walnuts in it which is a Korean favorite on top of the regular coffee drinks but this place has those jujubee teas, ginger teas, adlay tea, and other such which adds a different variety to your coffee drinking experience if you don't want that caffeine hit. They also have the quintessential baked goods familiar with Korean/Taiwanese/Chinese people. They also serve shaved ice as well as the Korean street foods that are popular as well. The only downside is that it gets very very crowded but that should be expected when it's a great design, great location (right off Pleasant Hill and Old Norcross), and serves a variety of stuff. If you want to go off the old beaten path and can't stand the dumb looking mermaid with horribly burnt coffee that Starbucks gives you, Coffee By Hand is a fantastic alternative. It is pricey as a 16oz adlay tea is like $4.30 something with tax but then again, so is Starbucks with their horribly tasting coffee. Highly recommend this place but make sure you can stand waiting for an empty spot. read more

One of my absolute favorite coffee places in Duluth! The coffee itself is average, butt the Atmosphere is relaxing, unique and comfortable. They also have a different little menu of options than what I'm used to. Everyone I've brought here, loves it, so I'd say give it a try! read more

The Coffee By Hand - Such a cute little vibe here! Peaceful, Zen and welcoming - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I'm so grateful I found the coffee by hand. The Croffle is a mix between a waffle and a croissant and let me tell you, I have never had such a mouthwatering, exquisite desert until today. The croffle has the perfect balance of the soft, flaky croissant texture and the crunchy waffle factor. I am definitely designating the coffee by hand as our routine desert spot. read more

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I've been here a couple of times. The Korean iced coffee was delish along with the mocha frappe (either in white or dark chocolate). Yes, the frappe does have a hint of caffeine in it. There were also a few pastries, baked goods, and cakes for sale as well. There were plenty of seating styles available from regular tables to high ones along with single armchairs in the open to more private booths. The customer service level was pretty good. You will get the more cheerful employees from time to time. Parking was plentiful since this complex is on the growing side. The Coffee by Hand is in the complex right behind the Chevron gas station and IHOP. read more

The Coffee By Hand - Korean iced coffee on the right. - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Strawberry bingsu was delicious, we got Nutella and custard fish bread and it was also great. Items on the pricey side but does not disappoint read more

We come here very often. They're snow shaved ice bingsoo is one of the best out of the other cafes in Georgia. I very much like it and they now gave it in a combo with spicy rice cake which go well together. They even have the option to get it in a cup for those eating it alone. Strawberry is my favorite flavor. Haha I don't rly like getting out of my comfort zone. read more

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When I saw a new coffee shop in Duluth, especially in this newly resurrected plaza next to the Great Wall Supermarket lot, I got very excited. Walking in and you're immediately greeted by the most unique and unexpected atmosphere. The venue is beautiful: while slightly dim, there are private rooms (limited use on weekends, must reach the minimum number of people listed on each room), and more secluded tables. It's a great place for intimate hang outs and bonding time, for sure. I used my Scoutmob 50% off coupon, so I bought for my friends an iced Korean coffee and a hot coffee, while I got the last chocolate croissant and a latte. I saved my croissant for later but I went ahead and took a few sips of my latte. It was very foamy and seemed to lack much depth to it, which was pretty disappointing. I heated up my croissant at home: it was definitely not a dry croissant. If anything, it was very buttery, borderline overly greasy... Not impressed. So TLDR? I'd say take advantage of the Scoutmob while it lasts, but the coffee is a little pricy without the coupon: 5 for atmosphere and interior 3 for chocolate croissant 3 for latte So if you don't care for what you're eating or drinking but for the actual atmosphere of the cafe, I'd say go right ahead, because I could spend all day lounging inside. Just don't expect me to keep ordering their lattes all day long... read more

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I used to come here a lot just to study and drink coffee and the coffee here is pretty decent. I love the homely feel with the soft chairs and the study atmosphere. My main problem was when I finally ordered something to eat. I played it safe and got a cream waffle (cant honestly remember the name of what I ordered). The first take away was the tray that the plate was on. It was filthy and covered in stains - that was already very strange to me (see photos) but I decided to go ahead with the waffles anyways. The waffles was awesome actually, I loved the flavor and was enjoying it ALMOST to the last bite until I realized the bottom of the waffle was covered in a thin layer of paper (i had already eaten the rest of that paper it seems). I quickly ran it over to the person behind the counter and told them I didnt know how much of that paper I ate but I wanted to bring it to their attention that i literally just ate a waffle sized bit of paper. I got practically no response, the lady jsut said "oh....sorry". took my waffle and threw it out. - Did I get a replacement? No - Any manager's response? No - Have I been back - No Overall the coffee is great just beware of the food. read more

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Great food, service and ambiance. Perfect for a debrief with friends or place to work.

I love this place for a study break. The couches make it intimate and for a fun desssert stop. The snow was great and I could take one of these waffles right now lol. The batter of them is so flavorful! read more

The Coffee By Hand - Snow Honey Cream Waffle Waffle Sandwich - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Food Shaved ice is ~$8 and not as good as Snow Flake Tea House next door. Snow Flake's shaved ice is creamy and has many options. The Coffee by Hand throws powder on top of their shaved ice and the quantity is smaller. Their drinks are actually pretty good but kind of pricey. I haven't tried the other food. Decor There is plenty of seating. The decor is pretty and I like the bathrooms. Service Friendly staff. Would I come here again? Yes. I come here for the seating because the seating at Snow Flake hurts my butt, and Sweet Hut is always packed. I say go down the strip. Go to Sweet Hut for some bread, then Snow Flake for shaved ice, and then take them to Coffee by Hand for your drink. read more

A perfect study/work space. They have separate areas for bigger groups too!! They are very accommodating and kind. The prices are reasonable. I had a boba drink with unsweetened soy milk with coconut powder and no sugar and tapioca. It was delicious. My friends got a mango syrup snow ball. They enjoyed it very much. I would go there again. read more

The Coffee By Hand - A snowball with mango syrup - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Loved this place & everything about it, I always get the shaved ice & the fish pastry it's soooo good. And the vibes of the place are so nice. You can study, have a coffee date or just hang out with friends. I'd go every day if it wasn't so far from my home. read more

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The Coffee By Hand has a good ambiance (forest & garden themed) and these cute rooms on the side that are good if you want some more room for a group of friends. I got the waffle which comes with three, classic flavors of ice cream (vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate) with mountains of whip cream and fresh fruit. It was pretty good but nothing super special. Also really big portion sizes so either bring a friend or your appetite. My friends got the matcha shaved ice, which I tried some of. Personally, just thought it was ok. The matcha is just a powder on the outside and is not blended in with the actual shaved ice. read more

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The place is quiet, big and pretty but I feel like I've had better and cheaper drinks elsewhere. Don't misunderstand me, it's not bad, it's actually pretty decent but I just like other similar places more. If someone invited me here, I would not be opposed. read more

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This place was such a great find! I desperately needed a coffee shop with great coffee, WiFi, and adequate indoor seating and this location had it all! I tried the Korean iced coffee and it was great! It was a bit strong just like the barista/cashier told me. My friend also enjoyed her taro tea. The coffee shop wasn't loud but there was a bit of music playing inside. We were doing light studying so it didn't bother us. The WiFi was fast as well. They offered food items but we didn't try any. I'll definitely be returning! read more

The Coffee By Hand - Taro Tea and Iced Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

So simple, so delicious. My favorite drink here is the Chai Milk...yes, it's as simple as it sounds. The coffee shop is modern and has a good vibe and ambience. read more

Love love the bingsoo (snowflake shaved ice)! Favorite choices are the mango and Oreo ones! Great for a group to share and in a good price range. Definitely recommend trying it at least once in your life. I'm not a super sweets person but really enjoy a good bingsoo. The atmosphere and look to the store is super cute and well decorated. I enjoyed the private rooms you can get. Hard to get them on busier days of course so hope y'all get lucky and get them. They have a wide variety of items to choose from cakes, chocolate fish pancakes, deobokki, and drinks. read more

The Coffee By Hand - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I came on a Saturday around 1pm and it wasn't too full. Plenty of parking as it's in the same plaza as Choong Man Chicken, Sweethut and a bunch of other restaurants. The interior is homey with wooden furniture and some foliage. The menu is varied with drinks, desserts and some savory food. I got the large green tea bingsu to split between 5 people. It was a good amount, none of us felt uncomfortably full afterwards. The shaved ice was made of milk. It was very soft and light. The matcha flavor was light but still present. The rice cake was nice and chewy. The red bean paste helped bring a sweetness to the ice. I've also had the fish shaped waffles with custard cream which are pretty good. They're a bit larger than other places that I've gotten it from I think. read more

The Coffee By Hand - Large Green Tea Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia