We ordered the Tiramisu Cloud Matcha Milk Tea and a Chinese crepe with Spam, and honestly, both…read morewere really, really yummy. I'd rate both around a 4/5. Food was yummy and the matcha was on the sweeter side, which I enjoyed. If we lived nearby, we'd definitely be coming back! The interior is also super cute, they did a great job.

I love their drinks and dessert specialLu matcha drinks and tiramisu Cloud and desserts of tiramisuread more

Wow! I waited over a week to visit this place because they were sold out of most of the desserts…read more They're so popular, and the owners take their time making new desserts. They have tea, but I wanted cheesecake. The cheesecake was excellent! You order online or at their kiosk inside. It's best to keep checking online to see if the desserts you want are in stock yet, if they aren't, they're listed as sold out. The ube cheesecake was creamy, sweet, with cream. The triple matcha cheesecake was very good, tasted like matcha, and best if you don't like dessert too sweet. Each piece of cake was around $10-11 would be nice if it was bigger, but it's great as it is because it's dense. It's so cute inside! Service is fast! Highly recommend!

Loved Eggcellent so much we visited twice on our trip in the Albany area! The options are fresh and…read moredifferent from what I am used to having when grabbing a milk or fruit tea. First up, I ordered the Jasmine Tea with Matcha foam and coconut water. This was a super refreshing drink and I am already wanting to have it again. Second we grabbed the Ube Milk Tea float which was a super pleasant taste, ordered with 0 percent sugar which kept it at a perfect level of sweetness. The ube milk tea float comes with a scoop of delicious ube ice cream on top. The service was super friendly and inviting, and the inside was really cutely designed.

I've visited this spot a few times back when it was Dr. Milk and decided to stop in again while…read morewaiting for an appointment. The new owners have kept most of the original menu and decor, with the nice addition of some European desserts. They were working behind the counter and took time to walk customers through the menu and answer questions, which was a great touch. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Looking forward to coming back to try more desserts.

One afternoon, I decided to run into sweet and bubble. I went in right as they opened and I was…read moreable to take a casual look at their menu. The person serving me, Ibrahim, was very nice and helpful. He let me try some of the Jersey ice cream, the banana and crushed Oreo flavor. Sounds like a strange combination, but it was actually very good. They have smoothies, milk shakes, lemonades, fruit teas, milk teas, and different desserts. I decided to get the Taro milk tea with bubbles and I added just a little bit of sugar to it. It was very good, not too sweet. I've never had Taro before so before making the tea, Ibrahim let me smell the powder that is used to make it and he explained a how the milk tea was made. Very nice shop. It's was quiet and clean. Could be a great place to go and relax with friends, or even sit with your laptop and get a little bit of work done. I'll be back!

Came across this great little tea shop. The tea was delicious with plenty of smells. The staff was…read morefriendly and helpful. It was one of the highlights of my work trip.

Cute little cafe in Albany that serves a wide variety of teas with fast, friendly and efficient…read moreservice.

Busy day running errands. Feeling hungry. No time to get home for lunch. I'm passing Taichi Bubble…read moreTea & Ramen. It's a Taiwan-Asian fusion-inspired fast food chain but I was down for this. It's been more than a year since my last meal here. I don't know if they changed their menu but I experienced a bit of a relearning curve in ordering ramen at the front counter. First, I needed to pick a broth. I chose Tonkotsu ramen, which is ramen in Japanese pork bone broth. Then, I needed to pick a protein which was shrimp and I asked for the meal to be extra spicy. It only took a few minutes. I could hear it being prepared in the kitchen. The young woman at the register was helpful and patient as I made my selection. Definitely convenient. The ramen was good. I got a lot of shrimp and I liked the little slices of fish cake with pink flower designs. The decor has undergone slight changes since I last visited. It seems there are better displays and more varieties of merch. It's still very clean, bright and cheerful. There are still plenty of young customers. Given its close proximity to SUNY Albany that should be no surprise. I liked the playlist, too. R & B and Hip Hop played in the background. Loud enough so that you could definitely hear it but low enough so that students who were dining--some in groups-- could comfortably hold conversations. I didn't plan to come here but my stomach growled. It was a nice, relaxing lunch that hit the spot.

There was a time I used to wish there were more bubble tea places in the area, well that wish came…read moretrue and Taichi is one of the many delightful options that have popped up in the capital region. The bubble teas are reasonably priced and there is a large menu of different flavors and drink varieties. Taichi also serves poke bowls, ramen and rice bowls with fried meats. I always go for the poke bowls, but I tried a bite of my husband's fried pork dish and it was really good. I may need to switch up my order next time I'm there! They also have a few types of ramen that look really tasty. Service is usually quick although once when my husband was getting our take out he told me that one of the two employees was on his phone while the other employee scrambled to do everything. He waited about 10 minutes for an order that was already ready while the phone loving employee ignored him. Sounds like a terrible coworker! Their online ordering platform is easy to use and they have a rewards program where you earn $10 off for every $100 spent. The restaurant is large with tons of seats, very clean and sells plushies and some other knickknacks.

Cute place that offers large selection of boba tea and giant sushi. Staff is fast and efficient and…read morethe decor is very modern.

This is a cute place. I would say i instagrammable! :- ) they have 2 screens where you could order…read more We ordered the tonkatsu ramen and i ordered the brown sugar boba. The ramen is OK but I think they could add more flavor. The milk tea needs more flavor too. It is so light that I am not really enjoying what Im drinking. The service is great. They give you your order right away. For now, this is a place that it's good to try or you want to hang out with friends but unfortunately, it's not something that I would crave for.

Went to Gong cha for boba and it did not disappoint! They are top notch and good quality love it!read more

I had my first mochi bubble waffle at Gong Cha, and it was enjoyable! I decided to try the Dolce…read moreMilk Coffee Bubble Tea, which I really liked. I appreciated being able to easily choose my size, sweetness level, amount of ice, and toppings for both my drinks and waffles. They offer quite a variety of options, including seasonal items like pumpkin, peach, and Hershey. The kiosk option is super convenient, and the service was quick and friendly. In terms of ambience, it's okay; I'd treat this spot more as a grab-and-go place, but they do have a couple of tables if you want to sit down. Overall, it's a pleasant spot for bubble tea.

The ambiance and seating here is so cool and unique! I reccomend people stop by just for that, but,…read moreof course also for the delicious bubble tea and food. Service was kind and attentive. I reccomend the U me Bubble Tea and the Earl Grey Bubble Tea. One thing to note with the earl grey is they seem to use a syrup, but it gives it a "London Fog" type taste which is very refreshing. Easy, free parking. A great spot to go if you are going with friends or maybe for a date.

Good place for a good bowl of ramen. We went on a Monday after COB, and people were coming in for…read moreramen. They have seating for larger (around 6-8) and smaller (1-2) parties in a not large space, and have built a mezzanine level, however don't be surprise if they are particular about where they seat you in order to accommodate different size parties.

We stopped in for BOBO Thai Milk Tea and Mango. As always they made right away and are always…read moredelicious! They are always friendly, fast and professional. As usual the restaurant and rest rooms are always clean. We will be back the next time we're in your area!

This is one of those places I waited too long to visit and am glad I finally got there. I like this…read moretwist on crepes. It's quaint, quiet, and pleasant inside, and I was greeted by the aroma of crepe better cooking. While it wasn't busy inside, there was a steady stream of orders to go. The chicken in my chicken teriyaki crepe was cooked perfectly and still moist, and the combination of the chicken, greens, and sauce really hit the spot. The teas are quite flavorful but a bit sweeter than I would normally prefer. With so many food options along Route 9, T-Swirl stands out as a unique and delicious option.