Banh Mi &amp; Bubble Tea

Gong Cha in the Providence and Cranston area is a boba tea shop that operates with the…read morecustomization options the chain is known for. I walked into a space that was clean and well kept, with a couple of tables and some board games available that gave it a slightly more social feel than a purely grab and go setup. The drink customization here is genuine rather than performative. Sugar levels and ice levels are both adjustable, and the staff actually followed through on my specifications, which is not universally true at boba shops that advertise the same options. I ordered the wintermelon milk tea, and it was a strong choice. The taro with black boba and milk foam, brown sugar bubble tea, and the strawberry milk tea are all consistent options that represent what the kitchen does well. The boba pearls are cooked in house, and the texture reflected that, with a chewiness that held up through my drink. This location reflects an average Gong Cha experience, and it does it well. For a reliable boba stop in the area with actual customization that works, Gong Cha delivers.

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!

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Ceremony

4.4(185 reviews)

3.9 mi•College Hill

5 Stars for a great strawberry matcha latte and phenomenal cappuccino…read more This coffee and matcha shop has so much more to it than a typical coffee shop. It has a ton of Japanese treats in the fridge as well as shelves. They also have a bar and sell wine and fun cocktails. They brew Bolt coffee (a local brewer and coffee shop) and make a truly exceptional cappuccino. Like, really really good third wave style espresso drinks that I've not found at other shops in Providence so far (two week visit). I was initially worried their iced strawberry matcha latte might be too sweet, but that was fortunately not at all the case! It was balanced and mild. Just be sure to stir it up! They also have some pastries and baked goods from Seven Stars Bakery, and we thoroughly enjoyed a small lemon cake. We'll likely be back in our last few days in town because we became quick fans!

Ordered: Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte (~$7) + Espresso…read moreTeddy (~$3) Iced Mont Blanc (~$8): cold brew coffee with a slightly sweet orange flavor and a smooth orange forward cold foam topping Aya's take: Ceremony is conveniently located close to Brown University and I can totally see this spot being popular during the school year. I like the branding, brightness of the cafe, and the fact that there's a decent amount of seating. I got the Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte + Espresso Teddy which was well-made, bold, and enjoyable. I think the Espresso Teddy is actually made with cold brew and not espresso which I expected given the name and would have preferred. Nonetheless, I did enjoy the slow melt and the boost of caffeine I got as I kept sipping. And it's super cute! The Iced Mont Blanc was also a good try; the sweet orange flavor was subtle and surprisingly enjoyable adding a bright taste to each sip. If I'm ever back in Providence, I would totally come back and maybe try their matcha drinks.

Feburary menu

Iced Mont Blanc (~$8) & Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte (~$7) + Espresso Teddy (~$3)

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Bubble Tea House

3.8(108 reviews)

2.7 mi•Federal Hill

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.

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.

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Daily R I Homemade Donuts

4.9(31 reviews)

4.4 mi

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!

Literally LOVE this place!! I do not like donuts but this place makes the softest, lightest, sugar…read moredonuts ever. Think Chinese buffet like donut. My son asked to come and we got a 6pack for $12 rounded up. Clean inside and service is quick. They also have cooler of drinks along with breakfast sandwiches, coffee and boba bubble tea options.

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Charuma Tea Bar

4.6(64 reviews)

3.3 mi•DownCity

My friend and I saw this place while driving through downtown and since we were getting dinner in…read morethe area, we popped in for some boba. I tried the Pu-er milk tea and if you like Hojicha, jasmine, or any earthy tea, this one is for you. It has almost no caffeine, which was a plus for me. The boba was delicious, and my friend enjoyed her jasmine milk tea. I'd recommend this spot though it seems to be the only boba tea shop I could find in the downtown area. Parking downtown is atrociously expensive, so good luck.

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.

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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

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Minh Hai Restaurant

4.0(209 reviews)

0.4 mi

They have the best pho around. If you go, expect a little bit of a wait time as it's only 2 people…read morerunning the show but the wait is worth it. Order the Bo tai Chanh (he can't always make it but if he can, do it)

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

2.5 mi•Upper South Providence

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Asian Bakery & Fast Food

4.6(219 reviews)

I've been purchasing food from this location since the early 1990's…read more Great service, good food and i recommend it. Bring cash.

This is the best place for banh mi in Providence. The flavor is perfect, bread is perfect. Friendly…read moreservice always. It is cash only though that's the most important thing to know so make sure you have some before stopping here

Interior

Pork banh mi. Yum!

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Nim chow

Angkor Boba Tea House

3.7(3 reviews)

0.7 mi•Resevoir

Cute place and good boba teas and other drinks. Clean flavors and nicely-textured bobas. Staff is…read morepleasant and friendly. We like to order spicy Indian food from next door and then order Angkor's teas to cool our palates.

At the Providence, RI Festival. Paid $10.00 for a non-boba Mango Green Tea with "no ice." The guy…read moreinsisted he needed to add a little ice. Well, it was half ice and half green tea. Definately not worth $10.00. Do not waste ur money or time on line.

Angkor Boba's order counter

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Pinku Mochi Donut Cafe

3.9(11 reviews)

2.7 mi

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!

This place was really cute. Stopped in to look at their treats. We ended up getting donuts to take…read morehome for our daughter's. My husband tried the chocolate mochi and said it was delicious. We sampled two gelatos which were good. If you have little girls they will love the pink theme inside with their dessert. They do have games if you want to do something will eating your treats. The service was good also. The girl answered our questions about some of the difference's on items. They even have outside seating when the weather permits.

Mochi donuts!

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Interior.

Master Homemade Donuts

4.5(124 reviews)

8.1 mi

Donuts are still good! Light, airy glazed are my fave and these fit the bill. Plus, since it was…read moreafter lunch past peak biz, the pleasant proprietor tossed in a few complimentary donut holes along with my dozen. I also had a Vietnamese coffee and it was delicious and refreshing. So good.

Came back again and got their breakfast sandwich! Sooo good! You choose the bread: croissant,…read moreEnglish muffin, bagel...but my recommendation is the bolo Portuguese bread. Perfectly soft and delicious! And the owners are friendly and kind. I highly recommend this place for coffee, fantastic donuts, and their breakfast sandwiches!!

Plenty of parking, drive thru available

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Stuffed glazed donut

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Juan C.

6 years ago

Amazing service. I have always been treated so kindly here. Its a great place to just treat yourself after work. They do have a variety of flavors and they all taste really good. I would definitely recommend the slush. Passion fruit jellys are to die for. Don't mind the Karens with the bad reviews they're just soft. Support mom and pop shops! read more

Erick M.

6 years ago

Good food and drinks, highly recommended! Tried the black milk tea and bbq beef banh mi, it's delicious. Definitely coming back read more

Good H.

1 year ago

Been going for years, love their crab rangoon and bubble tea! The Ube Latte is easily their best drink!

Daniel B.

4 years ago

I had the best bubble tea ever here! Very sweet service. The food looked good as well.

Larry D.

4 years ago

The food was delicious and the bubble tea was very good as well. I will be back!

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