Yelpers say this place is an amazing American equivalent of boba shops you'd see in Taiwan and…read moreChina, and the vibrant, curated menu is unlike anything I've seen. They run many seasonal drinks with unique flavor combinations at affordable prices. From yuzu sodas to matcha lemonades and strawberry marble lattes, everyone is bound to find something they love. I gravitated towards the Honeydew Niu Niu latte with rainbow jelly because of recommendations to try their specials. It didn't come out like the pictures/menus, but it tasted oh so good! I got it 50% sweet and it was the perfect level. Definitely get less sweet than normal. I wish I could've gotten my boba in a collectible cup, as seen on the window sticker menu, but I don't believe they offer this option anymore. All their ordering is on 3 giant ordering screens around the store. It's a pretty small location, but the booth seating is comfy and plentiful. For an intimate convo, I'd recommend you sit on one of the benches outside the front of the cafe. I don't want to spoil too much before my Instagram review reel, but wanted to put out this review for anyone looking to try a new boba spot. Definitely give this one a try!

The last time I came in here I loved the esthetic and I thought it was the prettiest and cutest tea…read moreshop I'd ever been to. This last time I came in I was super disappointed to see that it was covered in very VERY ugly AI generated advertisements for their energy teas. A lot of the original pretty branding was still there, but the AI stuff really killed it for me. I would have literally walked out but my sister really wanted to come there. Just so you know, this type of advertising will truly kill a lot of people's want to come in and try your drinks. I would highly suggest you keep using your old graphic designer for your next round of seasonal drinks. So many people are too shy to say so, so I'm saying it.

Ordered a Thai Tea (y'all know my obsession). Stellar. Owner offered different options to try next…read moretime. Always appreciated. The food smells amazing! Will have to come back to try next time.

An odd little walk-up window on the side of a building in an alley on Main St. in downtown…read moreParkville. They do offer 2 little 2 seat tables that are attached to the brick wall, but this is primarily a grab & go location. Focusing on boba teas and smoothies, they also have a very small menu of Asian dishes that look delicious. My Melon Milk Tea with Brown Sugar boba was a nice refresher for a humid day, although a bit pricey at $8.50 with tax.

My favorite coffee shop has summer menu…read more Summer Features: Ube Matcha Float and Strawberry Sparkling Matcha Both made with care and perfectly balanced based on their name. If you haven't tried ube, you're missing out! Ube is a purple yam, I first had in Hawaii and seeing it combined in coffee drinks peaked my interest. Its sweet, vanilla nutty flavor with matcha is just heaven... and as a float - a treat! The ube is a dollop of powder do stir to blend. The strawberry sparkling matcha is made with lemonade was a zesty & tangy with matcha base. There are dried strawberries atop for vibrant garnish Both were delicious!

This might be a hot take but I found Chambre Coffee to be underwhelming on my first visit. I was…read moreultimately really excited to check them out though, which maybe is playing part in my overall disappointment? To begin with, Chambre Coffee is located inside of the old Westport Coffeehouse building. I have many memories of the old coffeehouse, including a first date with my now husband, so it holds some nostalgia for me. Despite that, I would be the first to say it was time for a new cafe to take the reigns in this location and after seeing so many hyped reviews I was really excited to come and see what the new spot was all about. When I pulled up I could see the new minimalist branding and I was honestly really surprised at how different the entire cafe looked inside. It's hard to describe but it somehow feels smaller, despite having way less furniture. I ordered some kind of specialty drink and sat down at a table. I have to say a big part of my lower rating is that I just didn't care for the ambiance. It was so quiet, with hardly anybody else working, that you could hear a pin drop. It just felt awkward to sit there and take a meeting like I was about to do. There is also way less seating and it just felt sort of cold in there. The old spot had its flaws, but it was nearly always busy with people studying, meeting up, reading a book, etc, it had strong coffee shop vibes, and I'm missing that here. The coffee itself was okay - I think I'd try something else next time. Overall, it was just okay. I would like to return sometime and give them another go. Maybe with a more friendly barista, and some light music in the background I'll have a different experience. Wishing this new business all the best though, and hope to return to give them another try.

Another 7brew visited! This one recently opened and we had to stop by while gift shopping with my…read moregirls. I was surprised there was no wait at all -- the afternoon rush formed right behind us though! We had what has become our usuals at 7brew: the Funnel Cake and the Brunette Mocha, plus the little one had a Strawberry Banana Smoothie. All great drinks and perfect for a hot summer day. The girl that took our order was great and friendly! I really like the service and the vibe.

Finally got to try this place! There was only a few cars in line so that was nice. Sometimes the…read moreline is very long. There are 2 drive thru lines. They made the drink pretty fast. The girl taking my order on the tablet was nice. The girl taking my money and handing me my drink wasn't that friendly. She barely said anything. But I will go back again sometime.

I came here for hard to find tea and I was happy with what I found! I tried the Yunnan arbor tree…read moreblack tea and each sip is quite flavorful. The malty aroma, smooth, sweet, fruity flavor made it an excellent choice for the afternoon. The shop is also a souvenir/accessory/tea shop but make no mistake with the quality of the tea and great price. The staff is also friendly! Good tea shop vibes all around.

This store is located inside the Crown Center's first floor. They have beautiful shelf display of…read moremany different unique tea leaves, alongside tea pots, cups and kettles. They also have several different types of jewelries and some apparels. These items are somewhat pricey as they are mostly exported from Asia. But some of them, both tea items and jewelry, were on sale. The store also has a menu with few tea flavors. They sell moon cakes too. We ordered a cup of tea. It was prepared swiftly within a minute by very friendly staff member. The tea was decent price ($5) and had excellent flavor. Overall a must try spot for any tea lover visiting in this area.

These teas are SO yummy. My brother always gets me teas for Christmas and they're divine. They're…read morestrong loose leaf tea which tells of its quality. You don't need to use much. I also love the flavors so much that I never need to add any sweeteners, even to the chai it's amazing standalone. So many fun types and blends. A delight!

My sister-in-law and I go shopping exactly once a year, in December, and yesterday was the day…read more She excitedly told me that a good friend of hers had strongly recommended Tea Market and had been a customer for years. Cute location, cute shop, we even found a great parking space, things were looking good! And then we went in, ready to spend. There were three total people in the store (us included), it was midday on a Wed (just setting the scene in case you are thinking it was a busy Saturday; it wasn't!) My SIL asked the owner if she could recommend specific products for her friend, gave her the friend's name, etc. Instead of saying "gosh, I really can't look up what she bought but I can recommend some fan faves!" she went with the "you know, I've been here 22 years and I have 12,000 customers" route and seemed incredibly put-out. My SIL and I were like "wait, what?" We left it alone and browsed for a sec - the owner then took literally 47 seconds to type a name into the computer and did come up with a couple of products for my SIL's friend, but she acted like we were asking her to violate HIPAA. This store has plenty of tea, and I totally get why other people love it. I also get why December is hard on small businesses and maybe the owner was just having a bad day. For me, the unfortunate part of our visit wasn't the tea, which I'm sure is....fine? It was seeing the light go out of my big-hearted SIL's eyes when she realized the owner was not remotely interested in connecting with an eager customer. I might add that our stop immediately before this was The Corner Candleshop in Brookside and the difference was mind-blowing. They were lovely, engaged, helpful, and we can't wait to return. I wish I felt the same about Tea Market.

Recently, the Northland got a new gem of a coffee spot. With a front row spot on the east side of…read moreNorth Oak and NE 77th Street, Origin Coi Nguon Coffeehouse. This shop specializes in Vietnamese caffeinated beverages, but is a great spot to gather, study, work, and discover a really beautiful pocket of the community. I am a huge fan of the Strawberry Matcha Latte, which is made with a delicious, natural strawberry compote. The Salt Coffee is my favorite espresso beverage. It is a traditional iced Vietnamese Latte, topped with a salty sweet foam. Watching the foam melt down into the coffee was a near-psychedelic experience, and the drink is just as thick and delicious as it sounds.

As a Viet, this is one of my go tos and it's worth the length drive! The owner was fun to talk to…read morewhen I visited. Atmosphere is cozy and modern. I recommend the Salt Coffee and The Timmy

Picked up 2 protein smoothies and a green tea. All 3 were full of flavor. The protein shakes are…read moremade with oat milk which is an added benefit when using shakes as a meal replacement. Glad to have this as an alternative to eating out or creating my own protein shake at home, when I'm running around town and doing errands or post workout.

Needed to get in some collagen & a friend recommended I try a tea from here. The education on how…read moreto get what I was looking for, the cleanliness, great service & most importantly the awesome tea will definitely have me coming back for more!!!