Local spot in the suburbs with games and some seating. Food service, like how the egg waffles here…read moreare springy and not overcooked for a crispy outside. Drinks are creative and have good variety, def on the sweeter side so reduce sugar if that's something you're not into. Casual okay ambiance, nothing fancy, but adorable stuffies. Had parking lot for plaza.

Solid spot! Came to support a SEA owned business and it was also on the way to where we were…read moreheaded. Quick service, plenty of seating and parking in the area. We love the different choices of drinks and desserts.

Such a beautiful place. It's on the smaller side but it feels so comfy and relaxing…read more The music was a vibe. My strawberry matcha was big and so sweet. It was perfect, I could taste the small chunks of strawberries at the bottom. This was the only place open on Easter Sunday!!! The service was great!

I was craving coconut coffee and this spot happens to be nearby and they were still…read moreopen. it was a great flavor! the decor was beautiful as well.

I have been hearing about Sweet Journey for awhile, and was walking downtown today & had the…read moreopportunity to finally check them out! First, I appreciate that in these times, the price has gone up, but is still more affordable than other local competitors, which is much appreciated. It's also nice to see so many other boba shops open up in town--many/most of them are franchises/part of a larger chain. When I think of local businesses, I am thinking here and Eggroll Cafe near UMass Lowell. I had the lychee tea w/boba (my go-to), and it was refreshing, boba very chewy. I'll have to try others/check out some of the dessert selection, too. Glad they are here!

I tried the Strawberry milk tea w/ coconut boba and it was good. My son got a chocolate waffle ice…read morecream and it was delicious. Great service

parking is street…read more The place is a good size, but not too filled with tables and chairs, open space, has a loungey vibe. The service was good no complaints. we got a six pack of mini cupcakes and a coffee cake. All were really really good. Everything was moist, had a good flavor, and wasn't overly sweet. Will definitely return to try different things.

We got baklava, Dubai chocolate, the 7-layer bar and gelato. Everything was very average. The…read morepastries tasted stale and "off" and left a bad taste in our mouths. We went there at night, so maybe everything was old? The gelato was nothing to write home about, and they had limited toppings. Probably won't be back.

Tea-Do is a casual bubble tea shop and Asian café that offers a mix of drinks, snacks, and light…read moremeals in a relaxed downtown Lowell setting. We walked into a cozy space with seating by the windows, a clean interior, and music playing in the background, with a few small touches that made it feel more like a place to hang out rather than just a quick drink stop. The café has a comfortable, unpretentious energy that fits the neighborhood well, and the layout makes it easy to settle in for a bit. The main draw is the drink menu, with a variety of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, and slush-style drinks. We found the drinks solid for satisfying a bubble tea craving, but they leaned more on the sweeter side and did not stand out as much compared to some of the stronger boba spots nearby. The flavors were enjoyable, but the drinks felt a little lighter and less rich than expected, with the tea notes not coming through as strongly as we would have liked. That said, the customization options for sweetness and toppings helped tailor the drinks to our preferences. Beyond drinks, Tea-Do also offers a selection of snacks and small meals. Items like the onigiri and takoyaki added more variety than a typical bubble tea shop, making it a better option if you want something to eat with your drink. The shrimp tempura onigiri was a nice choice for a quick bite, with the rice holding together well and the filling adding a good contrast of texture and flavor. The food menu helps give the café more personality and makes it feel like a more complete stop rather than just a place to grab a drink. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere made it a comfortable place to stop by, especially when we wanted somewhere casual to relax for a bit. The staff were welcoming and handled the flow of orders without delays. The space is not designed for large groups, but it works well for studying, catching up, or taking a break while exploring Lowell. The seating area stays comfortable even when the café is busy, and the energy remains low-key throughout the visit. Tea-Do is a decent neighborhood boba spot that does the basics well. The drinks can satisfy a bubble tea craving, but there are other places with stronger flavors and more memorable drinks. The café atmosphere and food options are what make it worth checking out, offering a casual, comfortable stop that feels more like a local hangout than a dedicated bubble tea destination.

I've been to this spot a few times over the years, usually when I'm in the area for dinner. Parking…read morein downtown Lowell can be a pain, so I don't come often, but it's nice that this place is part of the bubble tea scene in the area. There are window seatings and a few tables. They offer a decent menu with teas, milk teas, specialty drinks, and smoothies. I usually opt for no sugar or low sugar, but even with that, their milk tea and smoothies are just okay. The milk tea, for instance, doesn't have enough tea flavor to balance out, even when I go light on sugar. What I do enjoy, though, are the quick bites, especially the onigiri. It's a great savory option to pair with the drinks. Overall Service: It's fine. I had a quick interaction when I was in person, but I usually order through delivery apps. The food is always packaged really well, with no spillage or mess, which I really appreciate.

My first time been here and the afternoon server very good. Fun and friendly. I will come back againread more

After a few days away from NY, I was ready for a boba fixing! My fiance & I ordered the oolong milk…read moreteas with boba and 70% and 50% sugar levels. Neither one of us could finish our drinks. The sugar levels were WAY off from what we expected. 50% felt like a full 100%, and 70% was just insanely sweet. The boba itself wasn't great but it wasn't bad either.

I must say, I've tried to make these with the fam few times and came out great, we didn't have a…read moregood slicer to make them super thin like these but It's a lot of work. I can sense the amount of work goes into these bags. Great consistent flavors, we like honey garlic personally from Rath's selections. They are so addicting, easy to eat, easy to share, before you know it ... you'd have wished you bought another 5. So anytime we head north, for anything, we try to make a stop in to grab some. Now if you can't or live too far away, Rath does ship them as well so go ahead to their IG and or website and place orders! Staff is family and very kind, place is clean. They also offer bobba teas and select smoothie type drinks! The spicy is perfect not overly kill you spicy. The mild is just that won't feel a tickle. And for the kiddos, they have no spice at all so they can enjoy it with ya (least the ones in our family can't handle spicy yet).

Whenever I'm in Lowell or visiting, I always have to stop by Rath's Beef Chips!…read moreTruly a gem in Lowell, MA. Their beef jerky chips are absolutely delicious & addictive to eat. My favorite flavor to get is the honey garlic in spicy. They are $15/bag, a little pricey but so worth it! They offer 5 flavors: Original, Honey Garlic, Mango Tango, Jalapeño Pineapple, & Teriyaki Sriracha, and they come in different heat levels too! There's 4 heat levels (regular/no spice, mild, spicy, and X-spicy) and the original flavor & honey garlic flavor come in all 4 heat levels. Mango Tango, Jalapeño Pineapple, and Teriyaki Sriracha come in mild & spicy. Highly recommend if you find yourself in the area & want a tasty snack!

Got 3 orders of egg rolls (1 order is 2 rolls). Got crab Rangoon, shrimp and taco. The best was the…read morecrab Rangoon. Everything was piping hot and freshly made. Shrimp one comes with a peanut sauce and was okay mostly veggies and contained 2 shrimps. Taco one was spicy so I didn't like that one and comes with ranch. The best was the crab Rangoon one. Comes with duck sauce and I'm not usually a crab Rangoon person but I would go back just for these Staff was nice but took a while to get the order done. Didn't try their boba but had a wide range of options. Inside is cute and has seating. Whoever makes the handwriting has great penmanship and super cute. It's street parking but not too bad to find a spot.

I stumbled upon their food truck during the Dragon Boat Festival event in Boston…read more Mango Bubble Tea: In the 32-degree-celsius heat, this mango drink was pure bliss I didn't have high expectations, but the mango flavor was rich, sweet, fragrant, and natural, with my favorite mango bursting boba. It brought back childhood memories.

A little restaurant inside of a small plaza…read more I ordered the: -fried chicken with yellow rice: this was the best dish we ordered. The chicken was crispy and juicy. The yellow rice was super fragrant. -boiled chicken with yellow rice: the chicken did not seem very fresh. The color and texture isn't what I usually see. I would skip this one. -papaya salad: ive had quite a couple of papaya salads but this place uses maybe shrimp paste as their base? It smelled different and didn't have that fresh taste. -crab fried rice: another one of my favorites here. Overall it was okay but they didn't seem to have lots of customers so maybe that's why the food isn't as fresh?

You know the best food is going to come from a spot that's lowkey, unassuming, and tucked away in…read morean empty plaza. This restaurant delivered! They accommodated our group of 20+ and had no problem splitting the checks. The staff were incredibly friendly and kind, making the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. The food? SO good. The wings were top-notch -- the perfect way to kick off the meal. The beef stew soup was comforting and felt almost healing. But the real standout, in my opinion, was the coconut sour soup -- absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be coming back. As a sweet surprise, the staff even sent us home with a few pumpkin sticky rice desserts to try. Highly recommend. It was such a cozy, homey experience.

We were given a gift card to the Pressed Cafe, so that is what brought us in to try the cafe…read more We were surprised that it took us twice to drive around the lot before we could find a parking spot. Once inside we were greeted right away and seated immediately by the friendly bartender at the front bar area. He was very helpful and not pushy. The menu was much larger than I thought it would be. Once we were ready to order the bartender came over and took our order. The food came out very quickly even though the restaurant seemed pretty full. We both thought the food was very good. We did not buy any of their pastries but they looked very good in the display cases in the rear of the cafe. I would recommend this cafe and we plan to visit again in the future.

Another fabulous lunch at Pressed! Brought friends and they were impressed with the incredible…read morefood! The service is fast and the employees are the BEST!! The restaurant is spotless too!! One of our favorite locations!! Great to see Matt the manager and Victoria, both super friendly and welcoming!! Hope to see you tomorrow!!