This place is a gem and really deserves to be highlighted! Although it looks like a small shop on…read moreMain Street in Metuchen, it's a booming and popular bubble tea place. Love coming here and seeing people from toddler age to folks with their grandparents. Bubble tea is for all! My husband loves to try the new fruity varieties that get added to the menu. Every few weeks there is a new, unique fruit combination that blows him away. I stick to my tried and true Thai iced tea with boba, and NOWHERE else has been able to compete. The details are what makes this place stand out. If you buy multiple drinks, they place your order in an adorable, reusable purple bag. Also, there is a rewards program. So if you're an avid boba drinker, make sure you sign up. Every few orders you can score a free bite to eat or bubble tea. Since it's a hit spot, this place can get packed at peak times (post work hours, and especially on weekends). So happy to have such a lovely shop in my town. Thanks, Akihi!

While exploring in Metuchen, I came across this dessert/bubble tea spot, and of course, I had to…read moretry it out. The inside was very different from your usual bubble tea spot, and it was very welcoming and cozy. I could definitely see myself just chilling and reading a book while enjoying my food and drink. I placed my order through the kiosk while looking over the menu, which had a lot of good options. I couldn't make up my mind and decided to go with the bubble tea and Oreo waffle crepe. Both items were good, and I enjoyed the waffle, which had ice cream as the filling and was stuffed with fillings, but it was a little difficult to eat since the wrapper is not very practical, and I had to use my hands, so it got a bit messy. Did I regret it? No way, I loved it; hopefully, they would just have a better container for it, lol. Definitely will get a sugar rush, so be careful hahaha. I would definitely go back to try the other flavors

Pastry Lou has become a weekly indulgence for me and my wife. We stroll by after dropping off our…read morekid at ballet and enjoy a nice fresh cup of coffee and sometimes a pastry. The quality and service is consistent. They have a cute seating arrangement near the window so definitely sit there if it's empty.

In loveeee with this place and its charm. The tres leches selection is incredible and all the ones…read moreive tried have been fantastic. The coffee is great, chai is great, and the owner is just lovely

First timer .. I thought it was a full fledged bakery , but it had food too. Lots of options to eat…read more. We actually went to get some cakes and was actually astonished with the new options . Casatta cake , rasmalai cake , pineapple mango cakes, gulab jamun cake , cup cakes etc .. but pretty expensive . About 7$ average for a cake .. and some of them costed about 8-9$ .. cup cakes costs about 4$ Couldn't taste the food , but will be back later . Quick and courteous service . They are actually open till 9.30 pm .. all other bakeries close early . Overall a good experience .. if not for the price , this is worth ...

The mango rasmalai cake that I ordered for a bday party for about 25 guests was a hit. The guests…read moreloved and devoured the cake and couldn't stop praising how soft and tasty the cake was!!!! Thank you chef Ridhima and the bake shop for doing an amazing job:)

Got take out because we knew it was going to be busy. Got A2 to go, mango smoothie, bubble tea and…read moremille cake. Always Delicious. Service is fast if you get take out online. Ambiance is nice - Cafe vibe but meant people since it's near Rutgers campus.

I've been coming here since they were in their other location in this plaza. I like the variety of…read moredesserts that they have and most of the ones we've tried have been pretty good. Service could be slow depending on when you go and what you order. Because of how packed it is, I normally order take out. There isn't really a huge space to wait for your order and normally there are a lot of families waiting in the same space for a seat so it might get really crowded, so beware of that. My go to here is the Mango Sticky Rice smoothie. I would definitely recommend that. I will come back to try more of their desserts and report back.

Consistently good but never wowed. Service is always okay. Pricey but good. A slice of cake is…read more$9-$10. Large selection of hot and iced teas. Only one bathroom and it could use some updating and fixing.

I've visited this location twice and both times went well! It's a quiet low key spot but the tea…read moreand dessert options are incredible! They also have some food options that look delicious but I haven't tried yet. It's in a strip mall so there's always lots of parking. The first time I went someone was celebrating a party in their party room and it looked like a fun time. This also seems like a good work from home/get school work done spot, Will definitely return!

I recently spotted the Signature Shaved Ice (L) at the kiosk--I'm not sure if it's new or making a…read morecomeback, but I was excited to try it! With all the different toppings, it reminded me of the delicious shaved ice I used to have in Taiwan. The Chocolate Chip Deluxe Waffle paired perfectly with the vanilla ice cream, although it was a little on the sweeter side for my taste. I didn't catch the name of the lady who helped me, but she was incredibly kind and did an amazing job preparing these desserts. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience! Feel free to check out my food Instagram @eattwithjoy for more reviews and foodie finds!

Meet Fresh is a Taiwanese dessert shop specializing in traditional Chinese-style sweet dessert…read moresoups--comforting bowls built around ingredients such as red beans, sago, grass jelly, purple rice, tofu pudding, and almond. These desserts are common across Taiwan and much of East Asia, where sweet soups serve the role that cakes or pastries might in the West: a warm or cooling treat at the end of a meal or as an afternoon snack. The brand itself originated in Taichung, Taiwan, where it began as a small family shop inspired by traditional dessert recipes passed down through generations. Today Meet Fresh has expanded internationally, but the menu remains rooted in those classic Taiwanese dessert traditions. The menu includes hot and cold dessert soups, along with bubble teas, specialty drinks, ice creams, shaved ice desserts, and egg waffles--served plain or with a variety of fillings. I stopped in for a bowl of their Combo A hot red bean soup, topped with taro balls, fragrant red beans, crunchy peanuts, and soft, chewy boba. I also ordered a hot almond milk. For those unfamiliar with it, red bean soup is one of the classic desserts of Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine. Made from adzuki beans simmered until soft, it has a naturally earthy sweetness that is comforting without being overly sugary. It's often served hot in cooler weather and chilled in summer. The bowl here was generous and piping hot, exactly what you want from a dessert soup. The sweetness was well balanced--sweet, but not cloying--and the toppings added layers of texture that kept each spoonful interesting. The taro balls are another Taiwanese specialty: chewy dumplings made from taro and sweet potato starch with a texture somewhere between mochi and gnocchi. These were nicely elastic and pleasantly chewy. The peanuts added crunch, while the boba pearls brought their familiar soft chew, making the bowl a fun mix of textures. The hot almond milk was fragrant and soothing. In Chinese dessert culture this type of almond drink is often made from apricot kernels (sometimes called "Chinese almonds"), which gives it a slightly different aroma than Western almond milk. This one was very tasty, though it leaned a bit sweeter than I personally prefer. Service was pleasant and efficient, and the shop has ample seating, making it easy to sit and enjoy your dessert rather than rushing out the door. For anyone curious about Taiwanese desserts--or simply looking for something beyond cakes and pastries--Meet Fresh offers a comforting introduction to a whole world of sweet soups, chewy toppings, and traditional dessert flavors. I would happily return to explore more of the menu.

When the whole of Oak Tree Center shut down for a winter snowmageddon, this lone shop made the best…read moreuse of the situation by keeping their shop open. There were quite a flock of customers including us even late at night. The store was clean and was serviced by a young Sardar boy and he handled the army of crowd quite well, all by himself. We ordered a cup of cotton candy, biscoff rolled ice cream and a glass of rose and rabidi Falooda. The only reason I rate this place a star less is for the the semiya/vermicelli that wasn't sweet and kind of making the falooda tasting experience little bland. But overall this place was a great find for us. Parking at Oak Tree center is abundant and will never be a question of parking unavailability.

We tasted few ice cream flavors from here and the server were quite friendly and patient. However,…read morethis place gets quite crowded on the weekends.

I had saved this place a while ago and wanted to try it…read more There were many options their London fog cream looked great but it was out of stock. I tried their ube milk and it was delicious. Would love to try other drinks if I am traveling to that area. Service was quick. They even deliver to your car if you mention it while ordering the drink.

I am SO HAPPY!!! It's been years since I could enjoy a strawberry, green apple, peach black tea…read morebubble tea, a favorite of mine! Usually stores wont let you combine more than 2 flavors because they cant guarantee the flavor profile but I can vouch for this one!!! This place had awesome staff that was kind enough to take my order over the phone and make it specially! I cant believe this place also offers such affordable bbt! My mom's almond milk tea and my bbt came out to just $12 and in this economy??? That's just incredible