Came across this place while driving between Portland to Seattle and needed a quick caffeine…read morepick-me-up. While I have cafes I prefer in Lakewood, I wanted to try something new, so I found EM Boba & Coffee after looking up places online I ordered the Vietnamese coffee with the egg cream topping. I go to quite a few Vietnamese cafes in Seattle, so I have my standards. Unfortunately, their coffee did not meet my standards at all. The coffee tasted like it was made straight from one of those Vietnamese instant coffee packets. I do drink that here and there at home, but it's not the kind of taste I want from a cafe. The egg cream was pleasant though and helped make it taste better. I probably wouldn't come back for the coffee, but I'm still interested to see what the other drinks were like.

I have seen their Instagram advertising that they were open and followed them to try it out. We…read morefinally got the chance to do so and we went to grab some refreshing drinks. They had samples of their black sesame rice Krispy treat and it was really good, not too sweet and very nostalgic of a classic childhood treat. We just had a meal next door so we didn't need a snack so we'll order that next time. My boyfriend got the ube coffee while I got a summer special drink (can't remember which one) and it was what we were looking for: refreshing and not too sweet. Now the biggest issue that I came across is when I asked for no ice in my drink, the employee gave me an apologetic smile and said she would try her best. As you see in the picture, it isn't completely full. Now I saw a review that complained about a similar issue and the business owner said that you can just let staff know that you want the cup to be filled and they would do their best to accommodate. Not sure if that is just miscommunication or just something the owner said to seem like they are solving the issue but it seems really unprofessional. I understand that it can alter the drink's intended flavor but I ask for no ice all the time and am always happy with how it turns out. You check my photos of drinks from other places and I always ask for no ice as I have sensitive teeth and I don't like the condensation it causes. Other than that issue, it's good to see Lakewood have a nice boba and coffee spot. Additionally, they have two crane machines and board games to enjoy too. They are also dog friendly as long as they are well-behaved and don't cause any messes.

I can't honestly say this was the best coffee I've ever had (I had a pretty plain Jane americano…read morew/one shot vanilla..I never buy anything too fancy) but what I can say was WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! The ladies working were so wonderful and helpful and made the experience perfect! Go visit them today!!

First timer here! Ordered "The mountain" (white chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and white coffee) and…read morea classic white mocha. SOOOO good! The mountain tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk Their menu has a huge variety of options. Good prices too.

I have never liked coffee, and this place turned me FOR GOOD. I go almost every single day, and…read morethey learned my order the second time I visited. The employees are exceptionally nice - I was on speakerphone with my sister once when I pulled up, and she commented later how kind they sounded when we chatted after my order. Their prices are excellent, they have military discount, and they always give us a treat when we bring our pup along. As someone who deals with chronic fatigue and pain from several issues, Cutters Point is the one true thing that eases my fatigue and gives me the shot for my day to pick me up and motivate me. I can't speak highly enough of this place!!

Fast and easy drive through in the Lakewood area. Super friendly barista and she recommended her…read morefavorite drink which was an Iced Dirty Vanilla Chai, it was so good! Refreshing and not too sweet. She also recommended the Bananna bread and the blueberry scone. I'm usually not a scone person as they tend to be dry and crumbly, well not this scone! It was moist and delicious. My friend got the Bananna bread and loved it. Both of us loved our coffees and how nice this little drive though was. We will be back

Always good to support this cozy little cafe. This time, I…read moretried a few new breads. The raisin and walnut bread was especially good when toasted with some butter--just as the owner recommended. It was delicious. I usually enjoy the salt bread on its own, but this time I tried the salt bread with red bean. The buttery, salty bread paired with the sweet red bean created a really nice balance. The owner always kind and welcoming. I arrived a bit late on this visit, so I didn't order coffee. But next time I'll definitely come earlier to try their new ube latte.

My husband and I love coming here for coffee and conversation or work. The cafe is small but cozy,…read morewith adorable decorations and a welcoming staff. The sweet potato latte tastes like fall in a cup!!

This coffee shop is located in a great space. There were so many people lounging and working late…read morein the evening when I visited. The coffee is also very good. Please come and create your own adventure.

I came here on 2 different days during Valentine's Day weekend. We tried a Valentine's Day latte…read more(6/10) it was fine. happy cheeks (4/10) it literally tastes like milk with sugar. Coffee flight (6/10) it was fine, I only liked 2 out of 4 which was the macchiato and the latte. cappuccino was 2/10. One thing we loved that made us come back was the marionberry cheese danish. It was so good 10000/10 The girls were super nice and friendly! The vibe was good.

Positive vide, super friendly staff. This place offers plenty of deserts. I had a snowflake mango…read more It's was delicious.

Absolutely unacceptable…read more I ordered a simple black coffee and was yelled at by the cashier "What kind of coffee?!" in an aggressive, demeaning tone. There was no attempt at basic courtesy, only hostility. The way I was spoken to made me feel singled out and discriminated against for not being Korean, which is disturbing and not okay. What made it even worse is that this visit was supposed to be a nice moment with my family who are visiting from abroad, and his behavior completely ruined what should have been a positive experience. This wasn't a misunderstanding it was outright rude. The cashier's attitude was as bad as his tattooed eyebrows: loud, abrasive, and impossible to ignore. If you can't treat customers with basic respect, you shouldn't be behind the counter. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

This is my "go to choice" whenever someone wants to go out for coffee, I know that their drinks…read morewill be superb. They make their syrups inhouse, and you can tell, even a basic caramel latte tasted like the most delicate, handcrafted drink. They have fun seasonals, they're a hit or miss obviously based on your preferences, but I love them all so far. My go to drink pairing is a cardamon and ginger latte. The inside is SO HOMEY. It's rare to find coffee shops that haven't succumbed to the hospital white aesthetic, so this is so refreshing on the head. It is the ideal shop to study in. The cups and plates are my favorite thing about this place. The cups are handmade and just so stinking cute. The baristas are so welcoming every single time I come in, they look like they just love their job and love to chat with the customers. The outside of the shop is a mint green which really throws me off because the inside is so cute. The parking situation is a little limited as well, there's a few parking spots near the shop and the rest is street parking. They have a large selection of pastries and some food but know that if you come in the afternoon there probably won't be much left, they go pretty quick. Amazing shop, it's a different aesthetic than what most shops are but it feeds that "homey" craving that I have when I want to study at a coffee shop.

Every cup of coffee that has been sipped from Beware has been a delight. I like to view myself as…read moresome sort of coffee connoisseur and I can 100% say that this place takes pride in what they do. The wait is a little long and I feel that is because they take their time with each cup they make. Seating is scarce so if you plan to enjoy your cup inside, do come in when they open because it fills up really quick. My only recommendation if they look into the reviews is to remove the center table and put 2 more 2 seater tables if it still allows within capacity. Never change. Your coffee is great.

I tried Sol Boba for the first time since I was in the area for some groceries and banh mì…read moresandwiches so I figured I would stop by since it's my personal mission to visit as many boba shops as possible, being the milk tea lover that I am. The shop itself is pretty small with only a few seats and tables and there wasn't any customers present when I first walked in but it has a nice aesthetic going on so I'd imagine it would be an ideal place to chill with friends if you're craving boba; otherwise, nothing wrong with picking up your fave drinks and skedaddling home either. There was just one employee behind the counter when I entered the shop, but it wasn't busy so it was fine and once more people started coming in after me and a line was forming, another employee showed up to help out. The service was actually really good though, and the worker was super nice, quick, and got my order right even though he was solo at first. I ordered three drinks: the taro Oreo slush, coconut matcha latte, and Thai tea (with boba in the last two), and they were all SOOO good. The drinks were super creamy and flavorful, and the boba was made really well. Like soft and chewy, not hard at all. I also got two macarons (a créme brulée and a matcha), and omgoth, they're not the tiny ones you usually see. They're pretty big and thick, which explains the approximate $4.50 price, but they were totally worth it. Definitely suggest trying at least one. Prices overall felt pretty average for boba, not cheap but not crazy either. Oh yeah, I think the drinks only come in one size (I don't recall there being a Small or Large option). There's a lot of parking since it's in an Asian plaza, but it does get really busy because Sol Boba is right next to H Mart, so there was practically no parking in front of the shop and I feel like the spaces are kinda tight. There is banner/sign saying "under new management" at the front, but since this was my first time visiting, I can't really say much on that? Overall though, it was a great first-time experience since the drinks were delish so I will definitely come back!

$9 for a small drink? The quality has gone down so much since the new ownership. I hope they are…read moreseeing the more recent reviews, the drinks have become pretty bad and the taste does not justify the cost. Cashier was not even focused tonight for whatever reason, ordered a blueberry Matcha, but not sure why he put strawberry. Hope it becomes the place that it once was known for, I will definitely not recommend people to be checking this place out anymore. What a shame. At this point, I would recommend people go to Happy Lemon.