My go-to for bubble tea! I found this location randomly, and became obsessed. Strawberry flavor and taro are my favorite right now, not to sweet just perfect. Everytime I've interacted with the staff they've been nothing but friendly. Their suggestions led me to try different options on the menu which I've probably never would have tried. The ambiance is super cute. Some anime decor with seating that you can work from. read more

Been wanting to try these type of waffles for a while. Glad was able to stop by this place on a weekend. Was scanning the menu and knew immediately the purple cloud was the one. Oreos, ube ice cream, fruit pebbles?? Sold. It was very tasty. I had the ice cream with every bite. Loved the ice cream. The service was great, very friendly staff. The cafe has a few tables but chairs. Sat and played switch while waited for the waffle. Deff recommend. Will be back. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Purple cloud waffle - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

The shop is cute but no indoor seating. Everywhere is displayed with anime related items, which I did enjoy browsing while waiting for my order. The place was pretty clean and staffs were fairly nice. I ordered a coffee milk tea with no toppings and a original bubble waffle with powder sugar. Not hype bout either of the item. Probably no need to give another try. The coffee milk tea has only coffee and water taste. Rarely any milk tea taste. Yea, you can say watered down milk tea added strong coffee in it. The original bubble waffle was a bit tasteless or not much flavors to it. Not crunchy, but maybe it's meant not to be made crunchy like the HK style. A bit disappointed after all. read more

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Super cool place and vibe with retail items for sale but no available indoor/outdoor seating when we came to try out the bubble waffle and ice cream. We don't live nearby to take it to go; so we tried the taro bubble milk tea and went somewhere else that has a indoor/outdoor seating to enjoy our bubble waffles with ice cream so unfortunately we can't rate what we wanted to eat from here--hope they will have indoor seating soon, it'd still love to come back and try the bubble waffle with ice cream! Taro bubble milk tea was delicious but could be better with less ice and more tea which I'm sure you could ask for like most places. read more

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Food is always good. Not your average bubble tea selections. Their loose leaf tea selection is impressive. Customer service is consistently excellent. Nothing but good vibes inside. Interesting place to hang out. Even when I'm not in the area, I find an excuse to stop by. I'm actually on my way there right now! read more

Went to Urban Leaf the other they since I saw they serve SPAM on their menu so I ordered the 3 different SPAM food items they have: SPAM and cheese sliders on a pandesal bread, SPAM Musubi and SPAM-Nori bowl. Also ordered the Ube Oreo Frozen Bubble Tea which I enjoyed. But back to the SPAM. The slider wasn't anything special (easy to eat driving though), pandesal bread was good. The SPAM-Nori bowl was good and I liked their take on the SPAM Musubi. It's a nice little cafe with anime stuff. Would come here again and try the bubble waffles and eat in next time. read more

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I've come here for bubble tea only. But I love it... Luckily during the pandemic, they have had curbside pick up. They have plenty of parking. Easy pick up. Great bubble tea! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Curbside pick up. Coffee Bubble Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Too pricey for the food they offer !!! Lacks variety. Need to adjust food to the price !!! read more

Urban Leaf is a fantastic addition to Clifton. Fun bubble tea flavors and desserts. The star of the show is their teas. Tons and tons of options. I'd definitely try a hot tea next time and hang out here with a book. The staff was super friendly and even let me try the white boba which I had never even heard of. It was delicious and I got it in an iced black tea with lychee jelly as well. Super creative and delicious. The matcha tea was great as well. You can taste the real matcha flavor in it. They have tons of dessert options too. A few savor dishes are offered here too. This seems like a great place to come and catch up with a friend over a tea or a date night for a quick dessert. There's a few tables and tons of parking. I'll be back to try their hot teas for sure. read more

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I finally got to try this place out! Went for a taro bubble milk tea (with tapioca). Perfect balance of creamy and sweet. Even my toddler liked it! There are a quite a few tea and coffee choices. And there is an interesting food menu. I very much would like to go back. Parking is pretty easy as there is a shared lot just off the street. read more

It's a cute little spot for Asian type desserts and anime souvenirs. I got the original milk tea bubble tea. I think it's a tad bit sweet for Asian palettes, so make sure to request less sugar. The staff is also very nice and courteous. They have designated parking spots in front of the building, and there's a long ramp to the left side of the building so its handicap accessible but just a bit far from the destinated parking spots. read more

I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Very serene meets I'm about to eat enough delicious calories to take a nap and not wake up for a few hours. I had the purple clouds waffle and it was really good. I wish the waffle had more of a crisp to it, I kinda thought it was going to be hollow inside but it wasn't. The ube ice cream was delicious. I tried my wife's green tea ice cream waffle and for me the ice cream lacked sweetness but don't listen to me I don't like green tea, so the jury can erase that from the record. My kids really enjoyed the funfetti waffle too. Next time I go I might get a shake as those looked good af. Overall this was a good after dinner dessert spot with plenty of parking. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

This quaint cafe is a gem, and has convenient online ordering in the midst of establishing our new normal! I ordered for takeout on Seamless, and upon arrival, our order was already packaged and ready to go. Very minimal wait time compared to similar cafes in the area. We ordered the green ranger waffle -- a soft and fluffy bubble waffle topped with Oreo crumbs, chocolate syrup, green tea ice cream and whipped cream. These bubble waffles remind me of warm summer days in the city! It was also the perfect consistency - not dry and not too soft that the ice cream compromises the structural integrity. The soba noodles were super tasty -- a relatively simple recipe but hit the spot. Wish the portion were just a tad bigger. Would def come back to try their bubble tea, since there what so many of the reviews rave about! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Sesame Nori Soba Noodles - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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This is an awesome little gem in Nutley with great desserts! I got to try the Pandesal Ice Cream Sandwich with Ube ice cream and the Mango Delight. Both were great desserts! I would highly recommend the Pandesal Ice Cream Sandwich. The nice sweet bread underneath the delicious Ube ice cream makes for a great combination! I like how they also toast the Pandesal giving it a bit more of a crunchy texture to go with your smooth ice cream. The Mango Delight is like a quadruple mango of mango ice cream, mango popping boba, mango ice, and mango pieces! I liked everything in it but I felt like the price point of it was pretty steep so I don't think I'd get it again but I think its worth a try for sure! The place has a decent amount of seating and Wifi if you wanted to study there! I for sure want to come back and try their yummy looking food the next time I get a chance! The service was great! The workers are helpful and there is a bit of a wait for food at times but they will let you know. They have a kinda small lot out front where you can park! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Mango Delight - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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FIRE BUBBLE TEA SPOT! I was craving some bubble tea around the north jersey area and stumbled upon this spot! I'm SOOO HAPPY I decided to give it a try because my taste buds are asking me to come back again LOL I came here this past Saturday and to my surprise this place offers non dairy milk for all their milk bubble tea options. This is extremely hard to find when you only drink non dairy milk. I want to give a shout-out to the owners for doing this!!! Since my favorite bubble tea flavor is mango milk tea I went ahead and ordered this for myself hoping that it would be really good. And shockingly it was better than I had imagined - The milk tea itself wasn't overly sweet, it was just perfect but when you try the tapioca it has this really amazing sweet and chewy taste to it! IT WAS SOOOOO SOOO GOOD, def now one of my top favorite bubble tea spots in this area! I also ordered my bf the French Pressed Jasmine Green Tea and he said it was also really good. I also really liked how big the size is for under $3! I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area looking for their next favorite bubble tea spot, a 100/5 rating for me!!! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Mango Bubble Milk Tea and French Pressed Jasmine Green Tea - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Stopped by for dessert and thoroughly enjoyed it! The egg waffle is hard to make without it becoming dry or tough, so great job making a formula that stays moist and absorbent! It soaked up the ube ice cream and whipped cream very well. It was served piping hot and the portion size was good for the price. This local joint has a variety of food dishes I would want to try as well. Though this place probably won't be my go-to, I'll definitely be coming back to get these warm and fluffy egg waffles (and maybe try other things too lol). I think this location benefits from being in a very suburban area because it is good, but would probably struggle against bigger branded joints in more Asian-population dense urban areas where customers might be accustomed to better presentation. I am taking off a star for interior design and presentation. Cafes tend to be social spots where people meet or study in groups..but the decor here was visibly cheap. They used the cheapest dining set available on ikea (I verified this) and the store was far more sparse and uncomfortable than most cafes. Adding some mood lighting, cushions, and wall decorations would seriously improve my desire to stay here rather than grab my food/drink and go. Furthermore, the boba tea here looks pretty unphotogenic. As long as it tastes good, it shouldn't matter but yeah..I think urban leaf would benefit from better decor and better branding. TLDR The egg waffle is clutch! The vibe is meh! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Egg waffle with ube ice cream and whipped cream - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Nice to find an Asian/Filipino Cafe in Nutley. I go there for their Ube ice cream desserts such as their ube ice cream pandasal sandwich and their bubble waffle topped with ube ice cream. Very unique desserts that you typically don't find in the suburbs. Also enjoyed their Spam Masubi. Haven't had that since my trip to Hawaii. Nicely done. The place is roomy and service is friendly and aloof at the same time. Rooting for this place. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Bubble waffle with ube ice cream and crumbled Oreos - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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I really like this place to work if I can. I come here for everything except the bubble tea. I'm a grown @ss man.I should not consume anything with the word bubble. I like their savory spam dishes and I always get a large tea because it served in a French press just how I do it home. There's plenty of outlets and wifi to work. Bathroom is clean. Don't over stay your welcome. Buy something every hour. In my case every 30 mins bc #AlwaysHungry. They use $SQ read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Large hot tea and ice cream sandwich. Ube (purple potato) flavor - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Urban Leaf was the first ever cafe in Nutley to serve bubble tea drinks starting in 2018. No matter how many bubble tea places pop up in the area, they are still the original spot with a great selection of different bubble teas, fruit teas, black teas and a curated menu of unique food. My go to order is a taro bubble tea with tapioca and an order of the spam musubi. Owners and staff are always friendly and willing to answer any questions about the menu. Indoor seating has now reopened. I will always support Urban Leaf and happily recommend it to friends and family. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Taro Bubble Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Their taro coconut wit lychee drink. So yummy. Not too sweet and doesn't taste artificial like other places. Waffles were yummy.

My boyfriend and I have found our new go-to dessert cafe! We originally came here for the first time to satisfy a bubble tea craving, but after browsing their menu, we opted for the Pandesal Ice Cream Sandwich (I ordered it with ube ice cream) and the Mango Delight which consists of diced mangos, mango juice, mango boba, and mango ice cream. After tasting a bite of each, my little Filipino heart was ecstatic! They both tasted beyond delicious and we wound up devouring it all. We're going to have to come back to order everything else - especially the Spam Masubi, bubble waffle, and bubble teas! The Ube Oreo and Green Tea Oreo bubble teas are calling our names. The owners, Victor and Michelle, were so kind and fun to talk to. Prices are great. Decor is simple yet beautiful and cozy. Free WiFi. Plenty of parking in the lot. What more could you ask for? My only concern is the limited seating. Urban Leaf has a spacious interior, but only 5 tables. Hopefully we don't wind up coming on a busy night. read more

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Finally able to cross this place off my "'must-try" list! Came by for a night time snack and boy was it good that we werent too hungry coz the portions, although was enough at that point, was a little smaller than i expected. Snacking would be a good idea here rather than really having a meal. I was still happy with the experience though. There wasnt much tables and chairs yet but when and if they do need to add more, there is still ample space for that. The staff were nice and friendly so thats a plus. As for the much awaited comment about the food, i must say (again) that their soba noodles was a WIN! I would come back for that anytime. Its not just the plain soba noodles. They added some seaweed and "sauce" that just blended so so well! It tasted amazing! The musubi was definitely a good snack too. But next time I'd visit, i'd also like to try musubi bowl thing. Oh and let me not forget to mention, their tea was also very good! They have a lot of interesting varieties and i feel a lot, if not all of them are tasty. Last but not the least, the oreo waffle that we ordered was a great ending to a nice night time treat. The Ube ice cream (my favorite!) is icing on the cake...or waffle. I really did enjoy myself here that I should probably put this place back on my list of "must-try" again. read more

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Love this place! They have bubble waffles, which is basically a sweet waffle that is soft and chewy paired with an ice cream as well as toppings. I tried the red bean on my bubble waffle with chocolate wafer sticks that I crumbled up - delicious. Well worth the trip here for other desserts such as bubble tea, mochi ice cream, as well as other asian inspired flavors. Definitely a place to kick back and relax while enjoying the free wifi a hospitality of the staff. read more

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I have to say, once Urban Leaf Cafe opened up, it has become a good go-to cafe for me, especially since it satisfies much of my Asian-style cafe cravings! For their bubble tea, I have tried their Taro and Ube Oreo to my satisfaction. The boba itself had a good texture and was prepared well. They also have a nice selection of hot tea, which is good to get if you will be there for a little while to sip on while you are catching up on work or with friends. I have also tried their food, the Spam Masubi and Spam Nori Bowl. The sauces they put on give everything a nice flavor and I feel both dishes are made well and good to have if you are hungry and do not mind eating some spam! My favorite thing to get here and share with friends are their bubble waffles. They offer many different toppings on the bubble waffle and their style definitely rivals ones I have had in NYC (if not this one is better thus far) so it is great that this is so close to where I live. I have already brought other friends to this spot and they have been satisfied by the bubble waffle as well! Overall, with good food, satisfying drinks, yummy desserts, and a simplistic and clean ambiance inside, come give this cafe a shot! read more

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Yes!!! Bubble waffle, bubble tea, spam....ok I'm coming to check you out and I'm so happy I did. Decor=love the NYC pics, modern, cozy Location=parking is good, they have a lot shared with other businesses but there's street parking available Service=so friendly....owner talked to us and shared the history of their business. Ok let's get to the foood! Bubble Waffle is excellent! Eat it right away while it's hot. I had the original with bits of Oreo and Ube ice cream....so good!!! Spam Nori was my favorite. There was a secret sauce added....it was a sweet tarty taste if I had to describe it....I grew up on spam so it was a nice twist to it. Spam tastes like ham and white rice always tastes delicious with it. Spam Masubi was good.....if they had the seaweed wrap a bit crispy it would be perfect. It's basically slice of spam on top of rice and wrapped with seaweed and drizzled with their secret sauce. My husband also ordered a wild berry tea and I drank it plain... really good. So I'm definitely coming back... I have yet to try their bubble tea. Definitely check them out!! read more

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The place is cute and quaint. I drove 1 hr away specifically for their ube pillows and they had run out. The pandesal and ube ice cream was a cute idea and it was good. Their menu is small but I guess much better if you are in that area to enjoy it. They have items for sale in the store like face masks, shirts etc. Customer service was quick , attentive but to the point to extra friendliness. Maybe in the future I'll come back for the ube pillows and critique them read more

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My expectations must have been too high when dining at Urban Leaf Cafe. From the rave reviews of my sis-in-law to all the 5 star reviews i thought I was going to have an experience. Minimalistic roomy dining room. -3 tables seating 4. -2 high tables sitting 2. -2 sets of low living room style coffee tables surrounded by free chairs and bench. Too low to enjoy your meal on the table. People had to hold their plate/bowl in hand while trying to eat and cut spam with a fork. Spam Nori Bowl: White rice with the typical seasoning in most Japanese households. Spam slice on top of a sheet of seaweed with their "special sauce". Looked very appetizing and well presented but not impressed. People at my table that ordered it loved it. Spam Sliders: Spam slice and cheese on toasted pandesal (filipino bread roll) with their "special sauce". It was yummy... It was spam on pandesal... Never had a spam on pandesal that wasn't yummy. I will never pay $5 for 2 spam sliders again. We ordered the "original bubble waffle" with literally a broken up oreo cookie on top with a scoop of ice cream. The employees were very nice but we had to wait a bit for the spam sliders. Our spam sliders came to the table when everyone else was about done eating their nori bowls. read more

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It's the afternoon, and deciding which bubble tea to drink is better than selecting what to eat. As a bubble tea addict, I've tried several places in central NJ but rarely any spots in north NJ. Many friends have informed me about this location. There three flavors that I ordered was: honeydew, taro, and coffee mocha. I requested the honeydew in a slush form while the coffee mocha and taro were simple teas. My favorite was the honeydew because it was very fruity without having an overly strong essence. The taro had an excellent flavor as well. However, I was very excited about the coffee mocha, but it didn't stand up to my expectations. The coffee mocha flavor was very bland and did not taste good with the boba. In conclusion, the location and cafe are lovely. Out of the three teas, two were fabulous, and improvements could be made on the other one. Not a bad first experience. read more

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This place has a cool vibe. They sell shirts and a few random things. The displays are nice and neat. And include food, apparel, and anime/gaming things. Their bubble tea is ok. It depends on what you get. I like their ube oreo bubble tea. Their honeydew bubble tea tasted like there was no sweetener, and it needed it. My boyfriend loves the coffee mocha drink. I dont love their Boba either. It doesn't have too much taste. I'm not sure if they soak it in honey or brown sugar like other places, but its pretty tasteless. I've gotten their Purple Cloud bubble waffle. It had ube ice cream, ube pillows, and fruity pebbles. I would get it again, but I would definitely have to be hungry as its pretty big. Their ube ice cream is delicious. The pandesal ice cream sandwich was ok, but I had it go and didn't eat it for 10 minutes because of the drive. The pandesal (filipino bread roll) was warm and had a chocolate drizzle and some powdered sugar. The ice cream was packed separately, which I appreciated, so it didn't melt during the drive home. It came with three scoops, which made the dessert a good portion! While my review for the bbtea is that its average and could be better, I do keep going back. And there are a few other bubble tea spots in the area, so they must be doing something right! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Ube Oreo Bubble Tea - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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I stopped in the get a cup of tea and when I removed the lid there were tea leaves all at the bottom of the cup. Who wants a mouth full of tea leaves? The tea bag was not broke, so I don't know how a simple cup of tea went wrong. The water was also lukewarm. The people that work there are polite and seem nice but the attention to making hot tea beverages really needs improvement. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Tried this cute little spot yesterday and it was a wonderful experience. It's sandwich in a small plaza between a cleaners and a consignment shop with a small parking lot. The decor is so warm and inviting. Upon entering the cafe we were greeted by warm smiles. Per the reviewed I ordered a Oreo bubble waffle with Nutella drizzle and Ube ice cream with a mango peach tea. My friend ordered the Oreo ube bubble tea. Everything was so yummy !!! The staff was wonderful and so helpful. My only comment is this place would be 5 stars if they added some couches, the chair/stool I sat in wasn't very comfortable. All in all I will certainly come back to try other things on the menu. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

So I had my first ever bubble waffle on Sunday and it was great. I got the Oreo waffle with Nutella and powdered sugar with ube ice cream and it was delicious. It hit the spot and the two were surprisingly really good together. I could go for another one today... like right now honestly. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Oreo Bubble Waffle w/ Nutella & Ube ice cream. So good!! - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

A bubble waffle is honestly a cute and fun way to eat a waffle... as reversal of waffle with the square pockets or "nooks & crannies," the bubble waffle has the poofy bubbles and space between the poofy bubbles to be filled with toppings instead. I've more recently been on an Ube (purple yam) kick and I also prefer "hard" green tea ice cream over soft serves so the ala mode of this bubble waffle was delightful. *If you are watching your glucose levels, this is not for you. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Bubble Waffle - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Came here for a quick dessert after dinner and I was so glad that I discovered this hidden gem! It's a nice and cozy place with simple yet cute decor. It's definitely instagrammable! The people working here are extremely friendly and give great suggestions. I got a scoop of the ube ice cream and a scoop of the red bean ice cream with condensed milk and fruity pebbles. BEST DECISION ever!! Everything tasted very well together and it was in a cute little bowl. I would definitely come here again to try other things! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Ube and red bean ice cream with condensed milk and fruity pebbles- must get!! - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Urban Leaf Cafe, you are a gem! The employees are kind and patient. The menu is not overwhelming and not endless. We shared a 16 oz passion fruit iced tea with boba and an Oreo waffle with ice cream on it. We shared those 2 items between 3 people! Mind you, this was dessert for us, so we did not need to have our own dessert per person. The waffle was perfect, it wasn't overly sweet and had pieces of Oreo in the waffle. We LOVED the tea as well, also not overly sweet. I think I'll be a regular very soon! read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Meh, just meh. I ordered the strawberry milk boba tea, which tasted like a watered down version of strawberry Nesquick and funky tasting boba. The kids working at the desk were ok but I guess they are instructed to ask their patrons to wear masks and go in areas to wait! Honestly if you want amazing tasting boba tea in Nutley with amazing customer service go to Ochado in Franklin ave. read more

Urban Leaf Cafe - Strawberry milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

I've been here a couple times with friends and it never disappoints! Drinks are on point and the bubble waffle with ice cream is so good! The cashiers are nice and attentive and the service is pretty fast. I recommend the milk tea bubble tea with boba - it's not overly sweet and you can taste the milk tea flavor. When my friend and I got our drinks, the cashier gave us straws that matched the color of our drinks - that was a nice fun touch! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for bubble tea! read more

Just a neighborhood spot passing the vibe check. Have a strong craving for bubble tea but don't want to travel far? This place is it ya/ll. Tucked in a small plaza on of Kingsland. Parking is provided through a decent size lot. But lets get down to the more important stuff, FOOD. 2/2 Food So personally, I've had the spam musubi and bubble waffles. The spam musubi is definitely a unique, savory snack filled with a ton of flavor thanks to their secret, sweet and tangy sauce. The green ranger waffle is DEF a must have!! That is a literally addiction for me. Who can honestly say no to green tea ice cream PLUS oreos? 'Cuuuuuse meeee? However, my hands down all time favorite is the brown sugar milk tea and the Ube Oreo bubble tea. The combination between the perfect amount of creaminess plus sweetness does it for me. And now they do cocoa and latte bombs?! They offer a wide variety of these cute, and delicious treats. It ranges from Disney themed, to unicorns to hearts. I purchased a ton and gave them as Valentines Day gifts. 2/2 Service Service prior to and throughout COVID-19 has been phenomenal. The entire staff has been exceptional especially through these difficult times especially the owners. If they are around the cafe, they always make it a point to say hello to the staff and make sure the patrons are well taken care of. 1/1 Price The pricing for the food items is pretty to the par with the usual bubble tea prices in the area. Can't complain honestly. Happy eatings! read more

The spam bowl and sesame noodles were delicious. It was my first time trying spam so I did not know what to expect. It tasted like ham but better. Flavors were on point and portions were just the right size to fill you up. The bubble waffle with ice cream was also very good. Nice and crispy. Interior was quite spacious with several seating areas. It was a bit too dim for me, though. The lady who took my order was really sweet. read more

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A friend brought me here about a month or so ago, and definitely have to get back here. The service is excellent, the food even more so. I ordered an oreo bubble waffle with powdered sugar and nutella, matcha ice cream, and a matcha bubble tea and all hit the spot. Much appreciated that they follow CDC guidelines inside, giving more than enough space for people to get through in the space. Can't wait to try something different next time! read more

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