We came here for their new specialty the broken rice dish and it was the best in Boston so far …read more They also specialize in their sweet desserts and offer a variety of selections . The owners cook and served us at same time . Everything was good here .

Coco Leaf is located in Little Saigon, Dorchester Ave. Parking can be a bit tricky here as…read moreeverything seems to be street parking, that's what's painful coming in this area - but it's worth the trip if you're looking for Vietnamese spots! After eating a nice Vietnamese food lunch in this area, we were in the hunt for desert. Coco Leaf is a solid pick in this area and they also had assortment of pastries. We tried two (as pictured which was banh dua and matcha bun). Both were delicious and not too sweet which is what I look for in Asian deserts. Service was friendly and quick as when we visited it was in the middle of the day so there was no line. Ambiance is clean and has the typical vibe of a boba tea place! Our drinks were as expected -

my drink was very very sour but that is the natural flavor of green plum! i personally did not love…read moreit but this could be considered really good by a person who does love green plum haha service was super quick. pretty small store but there's some seating available!

Did not even know they changed the name…read more Strawberry-Mango Crème Sando - Beautiful presentation but the bread is too sweet. Good thing the cream is not sweet. Jumbo Mango Mochi - The mango was not fully rip, not too sweet, a little sour. The mochi is thin. Mango Jasmine Milk Tea - The jasmine is nothing compared to Molly Tea but it does have deep flavor of jasmine after few sips. Strong flavor of mango. 50% still sweet to me, if I order again, probably do 25%.

SO good omg. New coffee/tea place opened inside Novo marketplace and I'm so glad we stumbled upon…read moreit. We ordered from the kiosk and I got the iced matcha jasmine milk tea with half sugar. They are not skimpy with the matcha (it's perfectly strong!) and the jasmine was a nice compliment to the matcha. The half sweet (which is the default) was a good choice because full sweetness would've been too sweet. My boyfriend got the iced honey jasmine milk tea and don't let the white color fool you because the jasmine is fragrant and strong as well. This one was also half sweet and again, it's perfect. The drinks came out quick (under 5 min) and I was given a free sticker sheet for their opening. The price is reasonable too- about $6 for 16 oz, plus today was BOGO :) There's a few tables for sitting but if it fills up, there are plenty around the novo marketplace. They have a lot of unique flavors which I definitely want to try next time. I'm going to be honest and say this might've dethroned Heytea as my #1. Trust me and come visit!

Cute Cotti Coffee is now open at Novo Marketplace in Allston!…read more Originally from China, Cotti has become one of the country's fastest-growing coffee chains and has gone viral for its affordable drinks and creative flavors--so I was excited to see it finally make its way here I tried a few drinks, and they definitely lived up to the hype! My absolute favorite drink was the Mango Pomelo - so refreshing, fruity, smooth, and perfect for summer. For coffee, my favorites were the Pandan Coco Latte and the Pampas Blue Coco Latte. The Pandan Coco Latte had such a smooth, subtle vanilla-like sweetness from the pandan that paired perfectly with the creamy coconut milk. The Pampas Blue Coco Latte was also incredibly smooth, rich, and creamy--another drink I'd happily order again. For a lil sweet treat, we ordered the Egg Waffle Sundae, which was the perfect thing for a hot summer day in Allston I already have a list of drinks I want to come back for, including the Matcha Red Bean Latte, Pandan Mango Coco Frappé, and their variety of milk teas. Safe to say this won't be my last visit!!!

Walked in this morning placed our order for 4 drinks got the green apple smoothie, taro dragon,…read morejasmine tea all great drinks service were quick and efficient. There were 3 super great looking Asian females doing a great job during a busy time in a professional manner. The ambience in the place was great music low light great place to chill. Need to stop by plenty to chose from lots of great tasty choices of drinks I can see why people keep returning but definitely always a large why not. Just try it. Great job ladies you ladies did great keep it up and smile !!! See you soon!!! Btw no pics drinks didn't last lol

What a fun and funky place to randomly walk into! I waltzed in to Tea Do to find it absolutely…read morepacked (I'm sure a large portion of the patronage was due to the fact that it was Pride, but from what I've read this location is typically pretty busy regardless)! They have three tablet kiosks for self-ordering, and it's an intuitive UI, so the process was simple. Once I made my decision from their extensive list of options and combinations, it took me maybe 2 minutes from start to finish to build and submit my order. I ordered a large taro milk tea and it was everything I had hoped for. Flavorful, not too sweet, and the tapioca was a wonderful consistency. My only thing was that it was so busy and loud that the staff were unable to continuously call out when orders were complete, or you couldn't hear them. I eventually went up to the bar, noticed my drink had been sitting a few minutes, yelled over, "This is mine, thanks!!" Smiled, and then grabbed it. Beyond that? It was absolutely a great experience.

Kind of sad that I didn't enjoy this as much as I wanted to, but I did have high expectations…read more There definitely is a need for more diverse drink spots in Boston so it was nice to see a yogurt spot open, however I think there were some major kinks that needed to be worked out first starting with service. Extremely slow and running out of drinks despite it being relatively early one of the few times I came? A little disappointing. The drinks themselves were fine, literally just tasted like yogurt and rice. Overall, I probably won't come back, but I hope they've improved on some processes since my first visits.

Have tried out this place twice now and it's pretty decent! Unfortunately the yakult flavor isn't…read moreavailable until the summer but we've tried the mango mochi and the peach drinks. They're personally not sweet enough for me at the regular level so I'd order them with some extra sugar but they taste very healthy and light, and are very filling! We definitely had to mix the mochi (which was hot) into the drink to enjoy it and it added a nice texture. The place is pretty small so don't come here expecting to sit and chat with your drinks but the drinks are good so definitely stop by!

TLDR: nice Thai flavors…read more I got the seasonal special Lychee slushee and also the lemon slushee. Perfect for the hot weather outside. Each drink was not too sweet and had a great complexity of flavors. The people working the counter were very lovely!

TEA22 is a small but striking tea shop tucked into Newton Centre. The space is compact and…read morestraightforward, more focused on takeout than lingering, but it still carries a calm, welcoming energy. I noticed a sense that everything is new and intentional, from the setup to the way drinks are prepared right in front of you. The menu centers around Thai inspired drinks, especially Thai tea and Thai coffee, along with lighter clear teas and slush style options. I got to sample a few of their signature drinks, and both stood out for being noticeably rich and balanced rather than overly sweet. I unfortunately was not able to get the Thai tea itself, but I did get to sample a toast with the Thai tea on it. The Thai tea was strong and had a great flavor, probably one of the best Thai teas I have had. I also tried the Lemon Lush, which was a little on the weaker side for the lemon flavor, but still a refreshing drink. The standout for me was the coffee, which had a strong, bitter flavor. It can definitely be one that not everyone will enjoy, but I am quite used to this sort of bitterness, and it is a strong flavor reminiscent of other Southeast Asian coffees I have had. Service is one of the strongest parts of the experience here. The people working are genuinely warm and engaged, often offering samples and explaining the drinks without it feeling rushed or transactional. Even when there is a bit of a wait, it feels like it is part of a slower, more careful preparation style rather than inefficiency. The overall atmosphere is relaxed and local, more of a neighborhood stop than a destination café. TEA22 feels like it is still finding its rhythm, but already has a strong identity built around quality tea and genuinely friendly service.

I love the vibe at Glasser Coffee: every corner is filled with lush, dangling plants and a cozy…read morefeel. Their coffee options are incredible (so many options!) and I always gravitate toward their breakfast sandwich. It's on this big, poofy ciabattino roll with egg, cheese, and arugula, and it is so satisfyingly rich but not too, too heavy. (You can add meat, too, although I think it's good as is.) Their Vietnamese cold brew is a must-try. I know some reviewers didn't love it, but for me, it's pure bike fuel: Cafe du Monde cold brew with condensed milk...and that color gradient! Oh, it's gorgeous. They don't mix it in advance, so every sip is a swirl from brown to creamy white. On a holiday (Juneteenth), I even biked over to grab the breakfast taco for my coworkers who had to be at work for a bit, and they raved about it too. It's always buzzing, especially on weekends, but now that it's good weather out, they recently added outdoor seating. What a fun, local, charming coffee spot, and honestly, I think it's the best one in Brighton.

The minute you walk into Glasser Coffee, the vibes are instantly immaculate--it smells so relaxing…read moreand has that perfect "pin drop quiet" atmosphere. It's an artsy, natural environment that feels like a total sanctuary if you need to put your head down and get some work done or just chill with a cup of tea. While you're waiting for your drink, they have this really lovely community wall that's so sweet to read through. You can genuinely feel the sense of community in there, which makes the whole place feel super welcoming. However, I'd probably skip the Vietnamese coffee next time. It didn't quite hit the mark for authenticity; the condensed milk felt a bit watered down and the coffee itself wasn't nearly concentrated enough to give it that signature kick. It's a beautiful place to sit and relax, and I'd totally go back to try something else on the menu, but the Viet coffee was a bit of a letdown. Go for the peace and quiet and the heartwarming community vibes, but maybe pivot to a different drink!

I have a couple go-to places in Chinatown and decided to try Teazzi with my colleague. He got a…read moredark roasted oolong with boba and I got the honey amber oolong with boba. It was so darn good!! I think I found a new place to add on my list of favs! Two thumbs up! The oolong tea was smokey. The boba was soft and chewy. Sweet and nutty.

Teazzi was a boba chain I was unfamiliar with, as it has very few locations on the West Coast. I…read morewas very excited to try it, and I thoroughly enjoyed my drink. The inside of the shop is nice and bright, but there wasn't really any long-term seating. This place is definitely more of a grab-and-go type of establishment. There's also a mini store to the right of the entrance, selling a bunch of cute trinkets and collectibles, that you can browse through while you wait for your drinks. House Special Milk Tea (4/5) - I got this with 70% sugar, and I thought that was a decent "not too sweet" level. I'd prefer even less sugar next time. This drink contains oats, and lots of them. To my surprise, I really enjoyed the oats because they added a unique texture. I also got tapioca with this drink, and I must say the boba is soft but strangely more brittle than chewy. TLDR// Teazzi is a solid boba shop I would return to.