I love Boba and since arriving in Binghamton I knew I needed to find a great place. I attended my…read morelocal Farmers market with every intention of getting boba first. As I walked through I finally found my destination. There were so many flavors to choose from but I landed on dragon fruit (almost went peach but changed my mind). I was not disappointed. I wish I had taken a picture before slurping it completely up. Can't wait for Saturday to go again crossing my fingers for a lavender or jasmine milk tea.

From the owner: Founded by a Binghamton alum, 2nd Heaven is located in the University Union of Binghamton…read moreUniversity and offers rich and creamy milk teas, fruit bubble teas, and iced teas. Pair any drink with delicious toppings such as sweet and chewy Boba pearls, or fruity lychee jelly. Or go without, and enjoy a sweet flavored tea!

Instant tapioca that is always hard. Worst bubble tea you can get in the area. Better off going to…read moreTaichi Bubble Tea.

Not to be confused with the KKK Teahouse which is frequented by disgusting racists and you should…read morenever give them your business even if Trump fans do. Extremely friendly service at K&K but the bubble tea is lacking a lot. Binghamton doesn't have a great selection with Kung Fu Tea being the best one, and a couple of other pretty good ones, and this one is kind of at the bottom of the barrel unfortunately - but having said that it's a cool hangout place and reminds me a little bit of Tea Leaf in Buffalo - but that's kind of an insult to Tea Leaf, as this place is kind of run-down and whereas at Tea Leaf you can find products that will actually please you among all the iffy stuff, this place is just a lot of bad stuff. But the employees and customers are really nice - I mean really really nice and were super hardcore hitting on me a lot. That's why I give it a good rating.

Got the Thai milk tea. Wasn't wowed nor entirely disappointed. Not as creamy as I would have…read moreliked(given he used plain milk) but I enjoyed how its isn't overly sweet. Poor customer service, no greeting, no stating how much my drink cost before pointing to area of payment, no goodbye. Also take note they don't give out receipts, they are text it to you if you provide your number. I was served by an older grandpa looking guy. I did appreciate how he wore a mask. But the place was too crowded stuffy for my liking. Seems like a shop build inside an apt building with poor circulation. Nonetheless, it was a confident location. Lots of free parking in a lot to the right. He made it quick and efficient. Drink + vibes= 7.6/10 for me.

i think its a one man shop, the owner is super efficient and polite, prices are labelled & the…read morewhole place is really straightforward. passionfruit green tea is the best and the place is a little different from normal boba shops but i really enjoyed it and there are little plushies you can purchase. 10/10

Strange Brew Cafe is a decent local option for a caffeine fix and casual breakfast/lunch in the…read moreheart of downtown Binghamton. The interiors are tastefully decorated with funky wall art and pictures of celebrities sipping caffeinated beverages, with a playlist of popular songs from the 90s for music. They have a very small patio area out front and a couple tables inside, and seem to do a lot of grab-and-go takeout business. The staff I encountered were all very friendly, and menu prices somewhat reasonable. Since it was breakfast time, we went with a bagel (with cream cheese) and egg & cheese sandwich for food, and a mocha and cappuccino for drinks. All were of decent quality, so I'd rate them an overall 4.5 out of 5, and am happy to round up due to the nice interiors, friendly service, and cool, local vibes. The egg & cheese sandwich was prepared with a tasty bread that they said was made in-house. If you find yourself in downtown Binghamton looking for a local spot that's a good alternative to chains like Panera or Starbucks, I recommend a visit to Strange Brew Cafe.

Nice little café with seating indoors and out. Quick service. But everything seems so healthy…read more Gluten free, fat free, sugar free; I like muffins from the pre-healthy era. But that's just me. My kids loved it.

I tried the sweet potato zang zang special bubble tea. I thought it was really good. You have to…read moremix the paste smeared on the outside of the cup into the milk but once it was mixed in, it was a nice flavour and not too sweet. The pearls were chewy and cooked well. There are lots of drinks on the menu and most of them can be made with non-dairy milk and with the sweetness and ice levels adjusted. I had no choice but to visit them during BU move-in weekend which was the only weekend I was in Vestal and it was, as I expected, very busy. I don't usually like to order online but I did this time to save some time and that was definitely a smart move because the line was very long. I was frustrated though because I saw what I was pretty sure was my drink get prepared and set on the counter and then sit there for like 5 minutes because there was no one attending to the online order drinks. When someone made a drink for a customer that had ordered in person they would hand that drink to the customer and then immediately run back to making the next order so I couldn't ask anyone because they were always busy. I mean, it's fair that they were working hard to keep up with orders but I just wanted someone to take 5 seconds to hand me my drink.

Bubble tea is great but the ramen tastes very watered down. It's not very filling compared to other…read morespots I've been to. The rice bowls are rather ridiculous. It's more of a snack with three pieces of chicken and added on toppings.

We stopped today for bubble tea and a mochi waffle. The service was outstanding and the milk tea…read moreand waffle was amazing. This is definitely the best bubble tea place in the Binghamton area! We will be going back and highly recommend!

This place is wonderful for bubble tea my wife and I have gone twice now and have gotten the…read moremidnight mango madness. So good service is always nice the women who works there is always friendly.

I never expected to find such great spicy beef noodles in Vestal, NY, but I was happily proven…read morewrong! We discovered this place last year when my son started at Binghamton University, and now that he lives at UClub, it's incredibly convenient since the restaurant is right there. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a traditional Chinese theme and feels spacious, clean, and comfortable, with plenty of seating. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. We consistently order the spicy beef noodle soup, the regular beef noodle soup, and the spicy fish fillets with tofu. The broth is rich, deep, and full of flavor, and the beef is perfectly tender. The spicy fish fillets with tofu is my go‑to dish. Just think of a spicy fish version of mapo tofu, and you won't be disappointed. If you're visiting the Binghamton area, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

After driving for 3 hours, ended up here on a recommendation of a friend. The menu was…read moreoverwhelming, but our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and was able to steer us in the direction we wanted to go. It's one of the most authentic-tasting Szechuan meals I have ever had. My only negative is I got fried rice for $2, and it was very lackluster. The dishes we had were unlike anything we've had, and so memorable! Intense flavor with lots of depth and spice, and all the vegetables and tofu in the dry pot entree were cooked so well. I wouldn't get this as take out- the dry pot presentation was half the fun! Our other dish was chicken soupy style, which had an incredible spicy chili oil sauce that went well with plain rice. It was nicely decorated with the decor continuing into the restrooms. For those interested, it had a very family-friendly restroom with baby changing station. I learned that they have a location in Syracuse as well. Definitely give it a try and go for something special!

Out of towner- craved Korean. This place did not disappoint! Ordered the kimchi soup and grapefruit…read moresoju. Soup came out steaming hot as all soups should! The wait is a bit long as they do not have staff at the moment...but definitely worth it!! Will definitely recommend and come back when im up this way. Flavor is there, temperature is there. I am still thinking about this soup! Food was cooked like your mama made it!

We had a great experience. I admit the pace looks modest, but the food is amazing, and the service…read morewas good as well. Will definitely be coming back.

Order all wrong.. tom yum soup barely had seafood, no clams…read moreas described. One scallop cut into two, a few shrimps.. we also ordered seafood stir fry and vegetables including bok Choi, none to be had...on side. vegetable fried rice..all EXTREMELY SALTY.. all extremely salty did call, they justified it all no clams..

We're only in town for 3 days and after trying Thai and pho, this place is our favorite by far. The…read morefood is authentic, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Don't let the simple storefront fool you--this is a hidden gem. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the staff was warm and friendly. If you're looking for real Chinese food in a relaxed setting, this is the spot. We're so glad we found it!

Always a nice experience when visiting Sweetest Thing. I've only ever had their bubble tea which…read moreis not authentic but does the trick when you're fixing for a bubble tea in this area. People I've brought here like their ice cream, and they have a whole buffet of toppings which is amazing! They lose two stars because, in the bathroom, they also have supplies stored in there, such as ice cream cups and other containers used to serve food. They are in bags/boxes, but it's still gross that they are kept in a bathroom. I understand that there isn't much room in the establishment, but this really isn't acceptable.

Good selection and fairly priced. Great local place…read more The guy behind the counter (owner?) made us feel at home and the place is kitschy in its decor. Plenty of seats.