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    Umai Cafe

    4.0 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Black Pepper Beef Waffle
    Marykate D.

    Caramel macchiato was delicious, and so was my waffle. Bit of a wait for food, but worth the wait. Inside felt very cozy and was nice and clean.

    Jeffrey I.

    I really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, it feels like one of those influencer hyped spots that looks great in photos but doesn't quite deliver when you're actually there. Food: 3/10 We ordered the Umai Soufflé and the Chicken Katsu. The katsu looked promising, but the taste didn't match. Chicken was bland, and the "egg" was just a few scrambled bits thrown in not much of it either. The soufflé pancake had solid presentation, but flavor-wise it was just alright. Matcha latte? Drinkable, but not memorable. What really killed it was the timing. They told me the soufflé would take 30 minutes, which was fine... but it came out 45 minutes later. Meanwhile, the person I was with got the chicken katsu and it came out in about 20-25 minutes. By the time my pancake showed up, they were nearly done eating. Kinda awkward eating brunch solo at a table for two. Ambience: 5/10 Tucked-away spot that's clean and cozy. But the music was weirdly loud for the vibe they're going for. Service: 3/10 Main issue was how out of sync the food came out. Also, you have to bus your own table. Not a big deal at a casual spot, but when you're dropping $50+ for brunch, it feels a bit off. Price: 2/10 Paid around $50 for two dishes and a latte. The chicken was a miss, the soufflé was mostly for the photo, and the latte was mid. I don't mind cleaning up after myself, but for that price, I shouldn't be doing cafeteria duties. I've had better, more filling brunches elsewhere for less money. Side note: the hours are super limited too, so even trying to catch them open takes some effort. All in all, not somewhere I'd return to anytime soon. Maybe it'll improve, but right now it feels like one of those places that's riding the hype wave without backing it up.

    Aburi sushi (Salmon)
    Elaine W.

    What a wonderful place! Very cute interior. Inside is nice and clean. Great place for an afternoon tea or snacks with friends. Service was excellent! They even gave my kid a free cup of milk since it wasn't on their menu and he really wanted it. Got their aburi sushi ($14). First time having it and it was very tasty. Never saw it at other sushi places. Salmon is seared. Tasted very fresh. Great texture and flavoring with the jalapeño. Kinda like a combination of nigiri and sushi roll. The filling was very minimal but taste was excellent. Would probably try their sushi rolls next time though. Strawberry waffle ($15) was HUGE. Lots of strawberry and 2 scoops of icecream included. My kid loved it. We also had so much leftover. Well worth the price. Would definitely return! Highly recommend!

    Yaki Onigiri 2 pcs set served with potato salad
    Michelle W.

    My friend and I have been looking for a new sushi location to try so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately we didn't have time to sit in the cafe and eat so we ordered a carry out. The cafe was nicely sized with several tables to sit at. We were warmly greeted when we walked in the cafe and the lady taking our order explained the menu and made recommendations. I opted for the Sakura Roll and the Yaki Onigiri. The food was freshly made and so good. I will definitely return!

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    Mehruba A.

    I visited Umai a few weeks ago and I was pleasantly surprised. It's a small cafe so the seating here is limited. The decor is really cute and earthy, with lots of natural wood furniture and plants. I tried the shrimp tempura sushi and umai waffles. The sushi was pretty good, but the waffles were definitely remarkable. They were super light and fluffy and served with fresh bananas and strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combination was divine, and the subtle sweetness from the ice cream was the perfect touch for the waffles. They do not serve it with syrup, so you might have to ask for syrup if that's what you prefer with your waffles. The service was slow, and that was probably the only bad thing about my experience. It took about 45 mins for me to get my waffle order, and it was not really busy in there when I went.

    Munzer R.

    I absolutely love going to this place whenever I'm in Troy. Ever since I visited Japan, I've been looking for a good place to buy onigiri, and I love the baked salmon onigiri they have here. On top of that, the cafe is super cute and I have worked out of here on numerous occasions. They have a fantastic sweet selection, with over the top pancakes with ice cream, etc. I also really like the sushi options and the matcha lattes. Before you go, I'd be sure to double check their hours because they are closed some days and have some break times they close as well.

    Dina D.

    I have been dying to try the viral Japanese fruit sandwich and it did not disappoint!

    Macchiato with oat milk. Delicious.
    Tonee S.

    Ambiance: cute little cafe. Plenty of parking. Wouldn't recommend for large groups over maybe 6 people. Nothing fancy but points for them as they were playing Demon Slayer when we came in . 7/10 Customer Service: everyone was super helpful. This was my first time and I didn't feel rushed to order anything. I went with a friend and though I ordered before her, my food came out almost 15 minutes after her. Otherwise, 7.5/10 Food: I'm excited to go back. My friend and I ordered the shrimp aburi roll, firecracker roll, fried avocado appetizer, and the umai signature roll. Everything was delicious. Solid solid food. They have options for everyone. Excited to return.

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    Kaylyn N.

    Very cute! The food was delicious! However I'd recommend asking exactly what comes on the food if there are any allergies or restrictions! I ordered the chocolate holic waffles- the description only said a bunch of different chocolate items but I received fruit on top as well as the chocolate items. No complaints here, just a warning!! Most of the employees were nice but some of them weren't super welcoming. While the food was yummy, it took a long time to come out. It did seem like there were only a few people working but it took about 30 minutes for my food. The atmosphere is warm and aesthetically pleasing! The Japanese decor was gorgeous and the anime playing on the TV was a nice touch! The place is well kept and cleaned. The entrance isn't super handicap friendly but definitely accessible thru some bumps and humps. It's definitely a little hole in the wall cafe that I think is a nice experience! It's a tad expensive in my opinion, but I think it's a nice place to try!

    Matcha latte

    I ordered the salmon onigiri and I was surprised by the miso soup and potato salad that came with it! Everything was very good and the food came out quickly. Everyone was very nice as well, especially when I had questions about the menu. There was a good amount of seating options, and I can see myself coming back here to study.

    Menu aburi

    Hidden gem cafe! The cafe is like in one of those cafes in Kdrama movie, it has a nice decor with cafe style lights and cool background music that gives a comfortable cozy ambiance. We were greeted by a sweet young lady, who also prep the food (waffle) for us! Thumbs up for her passion for creating the plate. We tried aburi salmon, tuna, umai signature roll, strawberry waffle n black coffee. Yum! The sushi is out of this world! A perfect bite of burst flavor! This aburi style gives additional umami taste. The waffle is a piece of art, full of colors n flavor! It made me happy just by looking at this plate. It is a generous amout of serving- good for sharing. We enjoyed every bite of it. And a good level of sweet goodness. I highly recommend this cafe! Check it out

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    Cute place. Really nice people. Just be aware that orders may take a bit due to staffing. But otherwise, I enjoyed it.

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    Percent Coffee - Cool cup; matcha latte is good.

    Percent Coffee

    (79 reviews)

    Very nice relaxing place to have coffee great vibes and very helpful when trying new coffee. I love…read morea great coffee spot.ill be back again.

    I was recommended this coffee shop by a family member since they know how much I love coffee. They…read moresaid, "the best coffee, I've ever had." A bit of background on my obsession on coffee, I am not an individual that drinks a cup of joe with 500 syrups and 80 cups of milk and say "this is the best coffee EVER!" If it's my first time getting coffee from a coffee shop, I will get a plain black coffee. Therefore, I ordered black iced coffee, which had a good balance in flavors. As for a second coffee, I ordered the Iced Cafe Miel Latte with oat milk. This drink was very good and there was an even ratio between coffee and milk, not too sweet too. Originally, I wanted to grab my coffee and sit inside the coffee shop (from the view outside, the shop looked pretty and modern) but there was no parking spots and the parking lot is beyond small but I did see folks park in the establishment next door and walk over. The drive thru is narrow but the wait time was a bit long and the person at the drive thru didn't seem enthusiastic. Overall, I did enjoy the coffee but I do not see the hype. It basic coffee, nothing that stands out from the rest. I must say the coffee was a bit overpriced, it did not match the quantity. Would I recommend this place to others? I would, only if you're in the area. I wouldn't drive out of my way (20 min) to grab a coffee from this spot.

    Utopia Coffee

    Utopia Coffee

    (22 reviews)

    Finally got to trying this coffee shop. It is pretty expensive at about $7 per latte. I ended up…read morewith the Utopia latte, which was recommended, which includes cinnamon and brown sugar with espresso and your choice of milk. While it was not too sweet, it wasn't unique also, despite being house-made. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere was quite modern with white and gold decorations. Overall, I felt like it was overpriced and overhyped.

    It's been here about 9 months…read more Looks quite sterile in here. Gilded with gold accents. Ordered a cookie butter latte with oat milk ($0.75) and a spicy mango lemonade less the spice refresher. $15.64 The table we are seated at is wobbly. The cookie butter latte tastes like Bischoff cookie. The flooring looks rough in here. May need something more durable, gives it a run down look with the white and gold. Funny how you notice random things when your order falls short of what you expect. The refresher is so-so, tastes like mango syrup. Two odd little red stemmed items at the bottom of my drink, along with some white chunk of something too. Quite off-putting. Need darker to go containers, so you can't see all of the strange items in it. The staffer went to the back, had to wait for new costumers come for him to come back out. He mentioned the red stringy stuff is likely from a fruit puree he adds to the drink. There are still a couple of mis-placed colored floaties in the second attempt. No point in fixing what isn't possible. Second one still tastes like syrup. Their bathroom is out of order. Good thing it's most a gram and go and neither of us has to go at all. Note: Stick to the coffees here.

    Tous Les Jours - Introducing our Double Stuffed macarons. Just in time for the holiday season.
* Pistachio 
* Raspberry 
* Chocolate

    Tous Les Jours

    (224 reviews)

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    Thought I'd treat myself to a garlic cream cheese bagel. I love this shop for the unique pastries…read morethey sell. I also love how it's serve yourself so you can take your time choosing what you like. The eating area was a bit dirty - just tables that haven't been cleaned off but the place was buzzing so I can understand why. The team that work here are kind and welcoming. I highly recommend!

    Always a nice treat that I'm usually able to talk myself into haha since I am often nearby - it's…read moregot a great selection of breads, sweet treats and cakes - but specifically the not super sugary sweet, Asian style of dessert. A bit pricey but again, always a treat! I usually get a savory curry bun in the heated oven and let my son choose a treat or two, and we especially like all the fruit options. But they do have some nice savory options too! I've also had a special order birthday cake a year ago and they were easy to work with and pick up. Most recently, we got a croissant pretzel with hazelnut chocolate that so flakey and yummy, and some strawberry and cream topped goodies that we shared with family. Though i don't know why the cream topped pastry was put inside a bag; the cream got everywhere inside and not able to be enjoyed! Would have preferred a box but wasn't paying attention - I would think the cashiers would know enough - but now I will say something for next time so we can enjoy all the cream! Because I'll definitely be back! Parking can be tight in very busy lot and not always easy to make a left turn out of onto Crooks. Usually busy and small-ish seating space.

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