Yuu Tea Cafe is one of the few boba spots in Seattle where the milk tea actually tastes like tea. I always order my drinks with 0% sugar so it's always easy to tell which place is just relying on sugar for flavor. Every drink I've had here has been delicious, and the boba is perfect consistency. They take their time to make their drinks, which is how you know that drinks are not pre-made. Huge respect to them for using tea leaves from Taiwan. Their bagels are also pretty good, fresh and made in-house. The family that runs this business are also very sweet. read more

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I enjoy going here as my weekend morning treat. I've gone back for the coconut Viet coffee & the pistachio ricotta cake. Excited to try their other drinks but always finding myself ordering the coconut all the time. Our recent visit we had the sausage bagel sandwich with the jalapeño cheddar and I wish I had got one for myself. The bagel is soft, and all the quality ingredients work well together. The cashier is always offering great conversations and recommendations. Cute and welcoming cafe and plentiful parking. read more

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I came on a Wednesday around 2 PM. The staff was very friendly and introduced me to their shop, mentioning that all their equipment is from Taiwan. I was impressed by the variety of bagels they offer. I had their sausage, egg, and cheese bagel and milk tea, which were absolutely delicious. They served my food at my table. I also enjoyed their free Wi-Fi and got a bit of work done. I liked the relaxing atmosphere and would definitely come back for afternoon tea. Parking was easy, as there is a parking lot. read more

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A great family owned boba and breakfast spot! They use actual tea leaves and you can taste it in their drinks which is awesome. The sausage egg and cheese bagel was solid. The service is awesome and the guy at the front was very friendly. Even showed us the tea they use that's from Taiwan. There's also a few tables inside for work/studying. 10/10 great spot! read more

Yuu Tea Cafe - Sausage egg and cheese on asiago bagel - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It's been awhile since I've driven this further south on Rainier towards Columbia City, Hillman City, and the rest of Rainier Valley. Yuu Tea Cafe is a really nice find near the intersection of Rainier & Genesse, by a Walgreens (3/23/26). This has a shared parking lot and easily accessible by Metro bus. The welcoming staff member gave me the background of this family run indie cafe open since last October 2025. The quality teas are imported from Taiwan and brewed fresh to order. He also gave recommendations on their beverage line and dessert case. Very informative and polished service. The interior is very serene. Big windows let in natural light, healthy foliage at each table. Seating is found adjacent to the windows. Instrumental music with classical, jazz, pop, lo-fi selections. One can have a restful, chill session, focused laptop work/study time, or a meetup convo here. I selected the Sun Moon Lake Black Milk Tea without toppings. I liked the innovative drink & straw holder that's also provided. The cafe also provides a container to properly recycle these holders. In addition, I got to sample some of their Thai tea. Definitely, one can taste the fresh quality. I also peered in their refrigerated pastry case...could not resist & purchased some tiramisu. Terrific find! With the current state of world affairs, this was a much needed relaxing visit! read more

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We were in the Columbia city area and decided to check out Yuu Tea with our pomsky pup - Koda Bear. The location looked to be dog friendly and had pictures of dogs on the walls and it was VeRY cute inside! The owner was friendly and answered all of our questions. Their matcha is from Kyoto so I decide to give it a try and the Vietnamese coffee looked delicious. The drinks we got were Matcha paradise with lychee jelly, less sweet and Vietnamese coconut coffee! I probably should of gotten no sweet if possible bc the matcha was a bit sweet for me. My husband liked his Vietnamese coffee and finished it all! Overall the drinks were really good, fun atmosphere, have their own parking lot & clean inside. We will definitely come visit again and try their homemade bagels! we were too full this time around! read more

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Being a new shop, they struggled a bit to fulfill orders. And they did fall behind and apologized, so appreciate the self humility. It's a pretty big space, lots of plants. I think they could use more interior design, make it cozy. It feels more like a grab and go situation at the moment. The black milk tea turned out great and the long wait for the egg waffle was worth it - warm, crispy, toasty. Idk if I'll come back. Far journey for me to stop by. But if you're in the area, do check it out and show some support. read more

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Five stars all around!! If I could give a ten I would. I truly enjoyed my visit to Yuu Tea Cafe. Good vibes from the moment walking into the door till I left. First off customer service was the best and beyond any tea or boba shop I've been to. Da I believe was his name, his mother is the owner and creator of Yuu Tea Cafe. And I can tell he is passionate about their shop. He greeted us as soon as we walked up to the check out area. He educated us on where their teas were imported from, and that they brew them fresh in house! They had fresh samples of their Thai tea and no exaggerating it was the best Thai tea I have ever tasted. I normally don't gravitate to Thai teas based on the ones I've had in my 34 years of life. There were so many great options but after that delectable sample I went with the Thai tea + boba! My cousin got their Iced Vietnamese Coconut Coffee and she expressed the instant delicious taste of quality superior to her usual spot. We also got two bagels, Da acknowledged that his mother made the bagels fresh as well as all of the cream cheese/spreads! Now at this point we had to complement his mother because of the quality, care, and hard work she's put into their cafe. Also the fact that the bagels were soft, crispy toasted, warm, and scrumptious! I got the Cheddar Jalapeño and she got the Everything both with salmon spread. It had bits of smoky salmon and capers that was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed our drinks and bites in-house while listening to such a great musical playlist they had going. The first song we noticed was the famous Harry Potter song, then a few songs from various Studio Ghibli movies, and other instrumental music that just felt good. Their furniture and decor was inviting and soothing. We loved the pop of green including plants and art through out the cafe. A great place to have a meeting, get some work done, or even just simply enjoy the moment. This is hands down my new favorite place that I hope to be able to visit again soon. If you love tea, or even if you don't, this cafe is worth trying. Maybe you haven't been introduced to high quality tea, iced or hot. Their menu has something for everyone, I can't wait to go back and support this beautiful small business! read more

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The seating here is really cute and they opened up so early it's so nice to be able to stop by before work and get a bagel and drinks. The owner is so kind and brings everything in from Taiwan. She is kind and they opened up about 8 months ago. The place is new but they do matcha and viet coffee. The food is great for breakfast too. read more

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It's ok. Not a big fan of wait time. Probably won't return but if I'm in the area might give them another shot. read more

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Soooooo... had an interesting experience here. I heard from my sis that they have several kinds of matcha here and that their bagels and other pastry items are fresh and made in-house every day. We both decided to go together on a Tuesday around 12pm affter having an early lunch. This is in Columbia City and shares its parking with nearby businesses like Walgreens and Domino's Pizza, and there's a bunch of it. Given that, this area is sketchy... I'll just leave it at that. The inside of the place says otherwise; there's big windows that let in a ton of natural light, comfy seats with wooden tables to go along with them, and a very quiet and peaceful vibe despite all the cars roaming around during lunch/rush hour. There are two entrances to this place, one just outside the sidewalk and the other closer to Walgreens from the parking lot. You could easily relax here and/or do some work. You order up at the front, and the menu for this place spans several panels, with offerings like milk tea, coffee, matcha, specialty drinks, bagels and pastries. We found it odd that our server didn't ask me or my sis for any adjustments on sugar and ice levels, or milk substitutions on either of our drinks; we had to ask for them ourselves. I decided to get their matchamisu, and my sis got their taro milk tea with less ice and sugar. My matchamisu was very sweet, though both the matcha and tiramisu flavors were noticeable and never totally overpowered the other. I liked the taste of my sis's taro milk tea as well; it was fresh and aromatic, and was not at all artificial like some other milk tea places. Sad part about this is that she two very small flies that somehow made it into one of the ice cubes in her drink. We were disturbed and pretty disgusted and wondered of anything else made it into my drink even though I drank most of mine. If I get those flies off my mind, then the flavors here actually hit really hard. I'd be down to come back for their other menu items and also try their other matcha drinks! I'm pretty happy there's another milk tea place that's within a comfortable driving distance as well. read more

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Plenty of seating and shared parking with Walgreens. Walking distance from the community park. A good spot to pick up a drink on the way home, stay and study or meet up for coffee with a friend . read more

Yuu Tea Cafe - Sun moon lake black milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really great shop with good food and a lot of space and seating. I got the bagel breakfast sandwich which was fantastic. They make their own bagels which is also a plus! They have a lot of tea and drinks you can select from as well. The shop is ran by a mom and her son who were both very warm and friendly. Id highly recommend anyone drop by to grab good and cheap breakfast food and drinks! read more

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Today I went to Yuu Tea for a quick pick me up on a rainy day! I got the Sun Moon Lake milk tea which was imported from Taiwan and the milk to tea proportion was perfect! The beautiful tea taste shined through and the boba had a great consistency. I also got the egg waffle with the housemade custard which was creamy and rich and paired well with the warm and crispy egg waffle! A beautiful space with high ceilings and friendly service - would come back! read more

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Visited Yuu Tea Cafe as part of an Elite event and ordered the Iced Vietnamese Coconut Coffee. We told them we were traveling a bit of distance with it and they were very kind to pack up the coconut foam separately so it would save well! The coffee itself was delicious and the space was very convenient to get to (they even had a parking lot which is so rare in Seattle)! read more

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When walking into the cafe i was greeted. The worker was happy to answer questions and provide recommendations where needed. The overall cafe was so cute and the seating was extremely comfortable. I came while running errands but would definitely take time to relax next time i went. I ordered the Violet Passion Milk Tea with normal sugar. The drink itself was delicious but i did get a couple seeds which didn't pair well when chewing the boba. Otherwise the tea paired quite nice with the milk and is a great caffeine free option. read more

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Clean and friendly. Nice seating area. Good bagels. Recommend!!! They maybe need some more customers so drop by soon! read more

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Great cozy bubble tea place in the Walgreen's parking lot. They have a ton of fun flavors and options to choose from. Service was great, and she mentioned they sell homemade bagels that looked yummy. They also have a case full of other treats, and make bagel sandwiches. This is a great addition to the area. It's my new go to spot for boba because it's in such a convenient location!! read more

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Yuu Tea Cafe is a newer cafe on the edge of Columbia City. It is a Cafe that has baked goodies and bagels. I didn't get the chance to try their food but there is a small seating area. I could see it as a good spot for studying or maybe doing work. There is ample and easy to find parking. I would typically opt for more of a tea forward boba spot next time. Staff: nice (5/5) Sanitation status: (4/5) Matchamisu (3/5) I didn't really taste that much matcha flavor in this drink, the tiramisu portion of it really overpowered the taste of the matcha. It was really sweet so I would reccomend ordering less sugar. Taro Milk Tea (3/5) This drink didn't really taste like they used fresh taro in it. It was okay but nothing special. The pearls were really chewy in consistency. read more

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Build a bagel place, and they will come. Add delicious teas and coffees and a cute, convenient location with parking and you're all set. That's Yuu in a nutshell, plus friendly, super accommodating and polite staff. read more

The cafe is quiet big with just a cashier and a person making the drink. A variety of options besides drinks available like cakes, pastries, bagels, etc. read more

Yes, I'm one of those. If I really like a place I'll end up back there the next day. Today I'm enjoying a Matcha mango combo and oh my word I never thought I would like mango and Matcha mixed together, but here it works. Very delicious. Also, shout out to the staff that was on duty today on MLK JR Day. Thanks for your great customer service. read more

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The ambiance was very cute and spacious inside. The jasmine milk tea with boba less sweet was just right. You can taste the brewed tea and the boba adds the sweetness. The person serving me was very nice and welcoming towards a new customer. I like that! Great customer service deserves kudos! Thanks again! I would definitely come back. read more

Yuu Tea Cafe - Jasmine milk tea with boba less sweet. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A cafe with no bathroom is kind of crazy. They were also really understaffed so I felt bad but the owner needs to staff up on weekends. Tried the violet passion tea which honestly just tasted like an orange creamsicle, not tea at all. It wasn't even milky, it was genuinely like ice cream? read more

Plenty of seating and natural sunlight with a huge menu. The service was a bit slow as there was only one staff and another being trained, but that's okay. Gyokuro milk tea with pearls (50% sweetness) - 3/5. The milk tea was very milky, lacking the tea flavor and umami of gyokuro. read more

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We've been watching this location slowly prepare to open for a while now. Having a local coffee/tea location this close to the parks is great. There are some other options in the Columbia City historical district but parking there isn't nearly as easy without dropping a few dollars for paid parking. They have a lot of options from cold tea to milk tea to coffee shop favs. Food wise a lot of sandwich options and it's ALL DAY- as it should be for breakfast anythjng. The kumquat lemon tea was really refreshing and light sweetness option was perfect for this tea. The sandwich gives the option to pick your bagel type-sesame for me. It's all made when ordered so set your expectations accordingly- this ain't Starbucks! Anyway the service was friendly and they didn't mind answering questions which are typical when opening a new place I'm sure. read more

Yuu Tea Cafe - Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich with kumquat lemon cold tea. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is so cute!! The lady working there was so nice and it was nice to see a few other people there too. I got an Iced Vietnamese Coconut Coffee and it was so delicious and perfectly sweet with coconut cream! The cafe is also near a really cute neighborhood that I enjoyed walking through with my drink, 10/10!! read more

Half a year later, still going strong! Baked goods made in house, smears made in house, and just solid refreshing unique drinks!

The staff that helped us was very sweet and patient while we decided and was great about questions. Apparently they have nondairy everything so pretty much anything can be dairy free! I really liked my drink. My partner was not as much a fan of his Thai coffee one though and said he thinks those are best separately. There were lots of places to sit if you were staying and it was very clean and well lit. They gave us little carry straps which was lovely! Would recommend. read more

Yuu Tea Cafe - Matcha kiwi and thai tea coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best tea places. I love the milk tea blends they make. I think they really take to heart how they make their tea and the ingredients they use. I hope they are getting more traction and more and more people go to this place. Favorite: Rasberry & Strawberry Milk Tea and Titan Oolong Milk Tea. I always drink with the least sugar or sweetness. read more

Very cute and friendly tea joint. Was surprised by the breadth of options here, both in drinks and food. Staff took the time to clearly communicate expectations, such as what temperature the tea would be if I asked for "no ice" (as their tea is brewed/stored hot). read more

Very nice people there and amazing " matcha lover" my friend ordered the mango smoothie and she said it was delicious tastes fresher than the other boba chains read more

Yuu Tea Cafe - Matcha lover and mango smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I work in the area and needed breakfast. Fewer eateries on this corner and block, making it accessible via a short walk for me. The space is quite large and has such large windows. Beautiful jazz music was playing. This would be a great place to study, or dine-in while catching up with friends. They have quite the selection of boba tea, which I will be back to try! I ordered a Vanilla Soy Latte and a Breakfast Bagel. They have multiple cream cheeses and a full espresso bar. The woman helping me was so kind and patient while I reviewed my options. I paid $15 for my items, excluding tip which I think is average. I will be back! read more

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Family run business mom started. Sons gave us the background. Teas are made fresh. They use fresh ingredients as in the purple twist using fresh taro root. Laid back and good vibes all around. Bagels looked fresh and the desserts displayed looked amazing but we had just ate so we will be back to try those. This place did not disappoint. We will be back. read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Tie Guan Yin and sun Moon Lake Milk tea were good. You can taste the tea. Super friendly staff offered free samples. Location is in one of the more challenging neighborhoods in Seattle. The space itself is spacious, high-ceilings with lots of light. read more

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Super cute inside, tea however is truly water. I love the atmosphere and I was really excited to try this place. I got high and come here, I got the raspberry strawberry tea with sea salt foam and tapioca, the tapioca was MUSH and the tea was water, in-fact there was no tea it tasted like a kids yoghurt tube had been watered down, frozen, then thawed and served to me. I have such high hopes for this place to improve and I know it can, however for now I am leaving very sad and with wicked dry mouth. P.S. for real tho I love the ambiance it's truly so wonderful. If you need a place to study I highly recommend, however you should get water rather than tea. read more

Nice owners but I really dislike false advertising... The bagels are listed as homemade and I heard the owner state this to the person ahead of me in line and I really cannot believe that. They've got 20 types and they taste and look like Sysco. Which is completely fine to have! But when you lie to your customers, it doesn't feel like you're being respected and that you're being overcharged. The boba was mush and the tea in their milk teas is very weak. read more

the customer service is good and i like their wide selection of drink options. i really like their bagels as well. read more

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This place is soo good! I'm really happy that we have this on the main drag here in South Seattle. The family is so nice and you can tell they are passionate about bringing quality to what they serve. I personally love the bagels that mama makes! I'm not really supposed to eat bagels because they can tire out my jaw muscles but these bagels are perfectly soft and chewy without being too chewy so I can actually eat them! They have a bunch of flavors of bagels AND cream cheese as well as handmade desserts that I've heard are delicious. All of the drinks I've tried so far have been delicious and made with love. They also serve wonderful Vietnamese coffee. The healthy green smoothie tastes amazing as well and the rest (pink, purple and yellow) sound wonderful too. They remember your name and will bring your food out to you in a friendly, not hasty and dismissive manner like some places. They are very efficient though! I'll definitely be coming back a lot. Everyone should give Yuu Tea Café a try! read more

Yuu Tea Cafe - Avocado dream bagel and coconut Vietnamese iced coffee. Yum! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered a bubble waffle with chocolate dip from them, and the chocolate had mold in it. Are they not replacing or checking these daily?! Extremely disappointing and concerning. read more