This place is a GEM! Their service is A1, they're prompt & attentive…read more Their bubble tea is really good and flavorful. My usuals are: Thai ice tea, taro, coconut or the mango green tea. I switch between milk tea or slushie. I must say, their bread isn't as crusty as most banh mi places but I think that's what makes them stand out. It's a little softer but if u need that extra crunch, ask for it to be toasted AFTER it's made as well. They also have other goods like Shrimp rolls, egg rolls and crb rangoons! U can buy those right from the display case. The food I always fresh!

My wife and I decided to make a pit stop here while we were in the area. We ordered the Chicken,…read moreBeef and Roasted Pork Bahn Mi as well as the Vietnamese Iced Coffee. We've been here many times and it was good, but were pleasantly surprised to find out that it is better!! In my experience, restaurants are generally broken down into 3 categories as time passes: maintain quality, lower quality and improve their quality. Most are in the maintain quality camp, but I will give them a round of applause for getting better. The food: the Bahn Mi bread had a crispy exterior while having a soft center. The veggies were super fresh and flavorful. Everything came together perfectly! The Vietnamese Iced Coffee was bold, sweet and very craveworthy. The staff were very nice and theres definitely room to eat inside, but I wanted to take these back home so I can make an absolute beautiful mess of the crispy, flakey Bahn Mi Bread. This spot used to be a 3 stars, but amped up to a 5!!!!! -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT

Food/Drinks: This little hidden bubble tea gem was such a great find! I pass by here weekly and…read morenever realized it was in this little plaza. They have a huge variety of flavors, and everything is delicious. I'm a big fan of milk tea with boba, and mine was super flavorful and really filling. The portion sizes are definitely worth the price. They also offer plenty of options, including regular teas and slushies! Location: It's located in a plaza with free parking, and the shop itself has a modern yet casual vibe, making it a great grab-and-go spot. Service: The service was quick and efficient, and I love that they also offer online ordering!

The cutest boba tea shop near Garden City. They have plenty of parking and very clean inside. They…read morehave indoor seating with some fun table games. Service was quick and they even have a kiosk that you can order on your own.

Ceremony is a great cafe near Brown. The matcha drinks are all delicious and actually have a good…read moreamount of matcha flavor. They're not overly milky which is a problem I often have at other places. I also really like the large selection of hot teas you can get. They have lots of fun seasonal flavors which I always love. I haven't tried many of their snack items, but they have plenty of selection.

I was excited to try this spot in College Hill near Brown University--the area has a lively,…read morebustling energy filled with students, making it a great place to study or catch up with friends. The café sits on a corner and has a welcoming, aesthetic atmosphere with Asian-inspired matcha and coffee drinks. I'd love to visit their main Providence location another time. I ordered the strawberry matcha, dalgona espresso latte, regular matcha, adzuki matcha, and black sesame latte. I especially loved the cute teddy bears you can add onto the lattes--it's such a fun touch. Service was kinda disappointing - some of the staff were quite dismissive and not welcoming. When I visited, I was sad to not get the cups with logo. I hope they consider adding einspanners to the menu in the future!

The go-to Boba place in Providence! Bubble Tea House delivers delicious, well-balanced flavors that…read morearen't overly sweet or sugary. A must-visit whether you're a boba regular or trying it for the first time. I highly recommend the Toasted Almond Mocha Latte (iced). Friendly service led by a family with strong ties to our city.

8.75 for a Vietnamese coffee. $2 worth of coffee all ice. Extremely disappointing. Service was…read morefine. But honestly it's a complete ripoff for a cup for of ice with 6 sips of coffee.

Needed a quick sweet treat and saw this little gem tucked away in a small strip mall location…read more Curiosity engaged and glad it was the items I grabbed were refreshing and definitely hit the spot!! Service was quick as I grabbed a Thai milk tea with boba along with a taro mochi donut for my sweet treat. Donut was light, fluffy and perfect amount of frosting to not be overpowering with sweetness. Give them a try!

The absolute BEST donuts around!! Compared to the big names around the state (PVD, Knead, ETC)…read morethere is no comparison, these donuts beat them out! Extremely fluffy and soft, amazing flavors. The service is amazing,quick and kind as well. Will continue to return!

Rating: 4.5 I've…read morebeen meaning to try this place for a while but decided to try because i passed by and was in the area. It's a small tea shop in providence that offer toppings such as boba and sides like taiwanese chicken. They offer different tea toppings like boba, crystal, jelly, ..etc and also sweetness, milk substitute and ice options. Parking is street parking only and can be difficult to find during busy time. Inside is nicely decorated and has good aesthetic. Seatings are limited so I would not expect to find one unless you are lucky. I guess the name of the place is derived from cha which means tea in Chinese and Daruma who is a founder of zen Buddhism. They have a mascot who looks like Buddha holding a bubble tea. I ended up ordering black milk tea with boba and taiwanese popcorn chicken with seaweed and salt/pepper. Tea came out right away and was pretty good. Good tea flavor but maybe a bit too sweet. Boba is home made and its nice and chewy and no inconsistency. I would do 75% sugar and less ice next time for my liking. Taiwanese popcorn chicken was juicy and flavorful. We also got lucky with seating so we sat down to enjoy their food and drink. Service was good and no issues. Overall the place is pretty good. I think everything was good quality and definitely one of the better tea/fried chicken place around RI. If it was in more convenient location I would definitely come back often but I would likely only stop by if I'm already around the area. I did like the place.

Charuma has pretty decent teas/boba, but the service has been bad every visit. The usual wait after…read moreordering has been 20+ minutes. They are also out of ingredients sometimes, including their house made bubbles. On my most recent visit, they messed up my order too. I think the drinks are good, but the service and overall experience is frustrating. My only guess is that I go towards the end of the day (5ish), potentially during a "rush", so I am going to try earlier in the day to see if there is a difference.

Mom and pop = delicious food…read more This stays true for Minh Hai which is ran by a husband and wife team and that's pretty much it for the staff. With that in mind, expect that service can be slower than the other pho restaurants in the greater Providence area. Even with the wait, I am all the more willing to wait for it! With most Vietnamese restaurants, the pho stands as the star of the show. With Minh Hai, this is with no exception and the pure clean flavor of the broth stands at the top amongst the competitors. I wouldn't say this place over or undercuts on portion size. Serving size is maybe a tad smaller than that of others but what you get in quality of overall product is well worth the wait and the decrease in size.

Friendly and attentive small staff. Pho is great! Place could use a cleaning and remodeling.read more

It's really easy to miss this place even when you are looking for it- the first time I tried to eat…read morehere I walked right past it and missed it completely (I didn't have my phone so I walked home and thought I just hadn't made it far enough). It's such a cute small place wedged right between other places, haha. FINALLY made it here! I ordered the regular sandwich (banh mi) and the nim chow (nham / nime chow). The bread for the banh mi was just how I remembered it being when I was in Vietnam 18 years ago- it has this quality that flakes right apart- delicious! Solid nam chow with shrimp as well! I really want to try more on their menu, especially the papaya salad, wings, spring rolls, noodles and soups- SHEESH- too much I want to try! CASH ONLY- pro tip- if you know what you want, call your order in ahead- they were actually fast and my order was ready when I got there!

A must try in Providence to me and my family it's number 1 nothing fancy but that's it charm good…read morefood and what your looking for

This is such a cute little mochi café! I immediately loved the floral décor when I walked in it…read morereally adds to the charm of the space. I believe the person who opened the store that morning may have been the owner, and he was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They have, by far, the best mochi donuts in Rhode Island. Usually, I'd have to travel to Boston to find this level of quality, so it's great to have a spot like this locally. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's in a busy area with limited off-street options, but it's definitely worth the visit. I'll absolutely be coming back!

Adorable new shop in Wayland Square. Super nice, friendly staff. The mochi donuts are delicious, as…read moreis their bubble tea, although I wished they added ice. They also offer mochi ice cream. Bubble Teas start at $5.75. Boba and other add-ins cost extra. Donuts start at $3.50. The prices are a little steep to make this an everyday stop, but it's perfect for a special treat.

Best apple fritter I think I've ever had…read more The donuts have a flavor, something you don't get in the chains

I can't believe I have driven by this place and never stopped. So many times I've driven by. It…read morelooks like it's closed because of all of these stuff on the windows. So happy I stopped in this morning. The woman behind the counter was super friendly and very helpful. I got a glazed doughnut, a blueberry doughnut, a coffee roll, and an apple fritter. They were all amazing! Glazed doughnut was light and fluffy and delicious. The blueberry donut was also a very light. I love them at Dunkin' Donuts, but they are super heavy. This was a million times better. The star of the show was the apple fritter. It was absolutely ridiculous. Had a nice crunch on the outside and was perfectly balanced with all of the flavors. I can't wait to go back!