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    3.5 (72 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    1/13/25 FYI. Exterior, entrance
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - The Chai Horchata sample was the best my daughter has ever had. But it would probably be too sweet for an authentic Horchata drinker. She and our guest also really liked the drink they got. Atmosphere - Cool decor, see pictures. I think I am missing quite a few pictures, sorry. Even the tables are painted. Open 7 days a week from noon to 9pm or 10pm. Plenty of mall parking. Service - Good, counter service. Price - $14. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since mid 2022.

    Pho with beef slices and meatball
    Karen W.

    3.5/5 Decent bubble tea and food. It's nothing out of the ordinary but it's convenient since it's in Tempe Marketplace. Many drinks here are not customizable for sweetness and the pho combo has some limitations on what drink you can order with it. I ended up with the beef and meatball pho combo with the tropical lime drink. You can order either at the kiosk or at the counter. Since it was our first time and I had a few questions about the menu we ordered at the counter. When we were here they seemed shortstaffed which led to some long lines at the counter. The pho was alright. It was a good sized amount of broth with rice noodles, scallions, two meatball halves and some slices of beef. Fresh Thai basil and other accountrements were offered to the side. The tropical lime was tangy and refreshing. The sweetness level is fixed for this drink but it wasn't too sweet for me. I liked the bits of fruit in the drink too. Since it was our first time we had a few questions about the different drinks and what was included in some of the combos. The cashier was good at answering our questions.

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    Veronica B.

    Super cute place! Selfie station too, but you'll have to wait at least 10 minutes to get a drink. There were only a handful of people in the store and there were three workers we saw, not sure what was taking so long ( maybe they were restocking?) one customer walked out, guess she decided she didn't want to wait? They have food and nice tables to sit at - we got a brown sugar boba. I noticed there was some rewards club, but the employee taking our order didn't mention anything and I didn't ask. After waiting 10 minutes or longer, we got the drink - The boba was served in a cute cup, but BOYYYYYY WAS IT SAWWWWEEET!!! Wowza! Sugar!!! And the boba were so little and tasted like they'd been in their liquid for quite some time! Very small and easily disintegrated. Nice to try something new, but we'll try the yogurt shop next store, next time.

    Rachel S.

    Quick and friendly service. Good options to offer, should have gotten the spicy but I was sharing so I had to keep it sweet. I'll be back

    Emma N.

    This place is fun! Lots of bright, colorful decor and seating. I ordered the pumpkin latte milk tea with boba and asked for 50% sweet. When I tried it, I was surprised at how sweet it still was, and even asked to make sure they had actually done 50% (they said they did). I also ordered the mega combo which came with fries, 3 egg rolls and 3 fish cakes. The food did take close to 20+ minutes to prepare, but everything was hot and fresh with spicy mayo drizzled on top. I didn't really care for the fries, but the other items were tasty.

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    Teresa A.

    Oh gross! This place is infested with bugs! Took my friend from out of town here and we sat by the table by the boba workers. We saw a small cockroach crawl by. Looked around and looked into the kitchen and there was so many dead bugs and little bugs crawling around. Disgusting! One of the workers I think saw us looking and he started sweeping. Sweeping up the bugs and such. Definitely gross and definitely would never come back. Beware. There is a nasty roach bug infestation here!!!! I would be afraid to eat the food here.

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    Christine F.

    Unfortunately, I don't recommend getting the grass jelly topping here. The kind they use isn't soft enough to sip through the straw, so it ends up getting left for the end. Service was just okay - got my order wrong and had to redo it. Waited 10min for 2 egg rolls. On the upside, their jasmine milk tea is really yummy, and they had fun flavor options and snacks to try.

    C. Dyan C.

    I was very careful to order my Boba tea. I wanted a clear jasmine tea with brown sugar, Boba and a cream top and I made sure to say this like five different ways, but I still ended up with the jasmine milk tea. He was not listening to me and he wrote it down wrong. Now I did not ask him to remake it and I did not let management know but The next time I will make sure it's even more clear and I will show him a picture. My son's drink was very good but very sweet. Otherwise, service was great.

    Some drinks.
    Joyce W.

    Iris T., you make me feel boba-ly! When a Yelper from Honolulu is paying your state a visit, you gotta get boba! I was really torn between choosing a tried-and-true place or a new place where we can experience it together. The new place won. I ordered a peach oolong tea at 50% sweetness, and while a little too sweet for my taste, it wasn't bad. Boba Toko is a great place to grab a drink while shopping at Tempe Marketplace. I don't think I would go out of my way to visit this boba spot, but I wouldn't hesitate to grab a drink if I was waiting for a table at Gen or something.

    Mark C.

    I tried out their taro milk tea. The taste was quite bland and lacking any meaningful flavor. I will say that their cups are of high quality. I just wish they would put that effort into their actual tea.

    Victoria M.

    Super excited to try out this boba place in Tempe! Super cute spot, the atmosphere was up beat and service was good! We ordered a free different drinks: Taro milk tea By the bay Strawberry milk Pink dream. I got the Taro and was honestly disappointed, the taste was not great extremely sweet and left a bad after taste, and the boba balls were super small! But all the other drinks were enjoyable and delicious! The fruit in the " by the bay" was great the watermelon chunks still had the nice crunch and sweetness to them! We liked that alot!!

    Colette C.

    Vietnamese coffee, FIREEE - with the whip on top too Quick service and friendly staff Cute photo ops!

    Vietnamese coffee
    Anthony H.

    Vietnamese coffee: 5/5 Amazing milky creamy not too strong not too sweet just the way I like it I was really impressed Service: 5/5 the staff was quick and fast and very nice loved them Ambiance: 5/5 cute little drink date spot mainly for the young crowd and the hip!!! All in all great experiences will come back!!

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    Super amazing place always a great energy and super helpful staff. I come here often and have never had anything but an amazing experience

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    Infusion Coffee & Tea

    4.3(418 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Happy to be leaving a better review this time around- I took a break from Infusion after my last…read moreexperience to explore some other local coffee places, but the beautiful interior, great music, and the delicious coffee keeps me coming back. I had their regular cold brew with a splash of cream and a Sunrise Sandwich- both were so good! The cold brew had a lovely aftertaste that in my opinion, reminded me of dark chocolate and whiskey. Service was also fantastic- the lovely barista was thorough in her explanations of each cold coffee option to help me find what I was looking for! My sandwich was also lovely- the Sunrise Sandwich on an Everything Bagel is easily my favorite breakfast sandwich in Tempe. The Basil Pesto adds a bit of freshness to an otherwise very rich sandwich. Also stopped in a few more times on my evening walks for a Lavender Haze (seasonal earl grey sage honey drink: EXCELLENT!) and their seasonal energy drink- it was a Sunset Spritz (energy with grapefruit pink cordial): both delicious. Happy to say service has improved greatly. Employees are on task and happy to answer my questions. The drinks on the seasonal menu are very good, and their classics are also great. If you're going to go soon, I'm a big fan of the Sage honey and a big fan of the cordial syrup on the 2026 Spring Menu. Will definitely be hitting Infusion up for some future study sessions. Glad to see Infusion takes customer feedback seriously.

    It was my first time at Infusion. What a unique cafe. It is situated in a historic building. A…read morecreamery in its previous life according to the sign. There is plenty of seating that can accommodate different size groups. I went with a pour-over, Brazil at the recommendation of the barista. It did not disappoint, great flavor. The rest of our group were happy with their drink selections. The pastries were a good accompaniment. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. I will be visiting again.

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    Cartel Roasting - Iced vanilla latte

    Cartel Roasting

    4.0(964 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    This place is such a hidden gem! It's just off University, but tucked away perfectly. I loved the…read moreatmosphere and the coffee was very good. My only complaint is that they didn't have caramel for a caramel latte. I ended up getting an iced coconut caramel latte and it was $8 for 12 ounces, which seems extremely expensive for a small coffee. The coffee was good, but strange that they didn't have regular caramel.

    This location was so charming, especially being right inside the ASU bookstore! The customer…read moreservice was awesome from start to finish. My daughter and I walked up to the counter ready to order, and I knew I wanted a mocha--but I wasn't completely sure. Hunter stepped right up to the register, already fired up and ready to help. I asked him, "Do you think I want a mocha?" and without hesitation he said yes! We both laughed, and then he suggested adding vanilla, which had me completely sold. Then he started talking to my daughter about a couple of other drink options, and wow--he had me reconsidering my whole order! My daughter reminded me that I don't like prickly pear, but Hunter kindly let me sample it anyway. Sure enough, I still didn't like it--but he made it sound so delicious and refreshing that I almost believed I would! We left already planning our next visit just to see Hunter again. If you get the chance to have an encounter with him, take it! He truly knows the products and how to market them. And most importantly--the drinks were excellent!!!

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    Coffee 48 - iced matcha with ube cold foam

    Coffee 48

    4.4(89 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Tried out this place today! I got the pandan latte with crystal boba, and it was good. There so…read moremany others I want to try! So, I'll be back! The place is tiny. It's not a place where you sit and hang out (unless I missed it). It's clean, quick service, order, pay, and go! FYI, if you want to use your card, there's 4% charge. Completely understand, since the CC companies charge small businesses a fee. So, just make sure to bring some cash with you if you want to avoid the fee. Not a big deal.

    A great pick-me-up spot if you're in the area and looking for options between coffee and matcha! I…read morehave not been to Coffee 48 before, but have only heard good things, so when me and my coworker were nearby we had to make a stop. I ordered the matcha latte with ube cold foam, and oat milk. I really wanted to try the earl grey matcha latte, but unfortunately the earl gray is pre-mixed with 2% milk so I had to go non-dairy. The ube cold foam was actually the perfect flavor, it had the earthiness and vanilla richness that I was looking for to accent the matcha. The matcha itself on the other hand, was a little too milky for my tastes, and kind of got lost in the ube flavor. I would have loved for it to be a little stronger! There was virtually no wait when I came in, but it's definitely a small space with only 2 seats and a small table, so this is a grab-and-go kind of spot. Don't expect a work space! Overall, a good spot with lots of tasty sounding options, and I think I'll be back to try the coffee.

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    Shibam Coffee

    Shibam Coffee

    4.9(52 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    After visiting Qamaria Coffee in Rancho Cucamonga over Thanksgiving weekend, I knew I had to find a…read moreYemeni coffee spot near me. Well, close to me. I drove from Glendale to Tempe on Sunday morning, just for this coffee experience! I was so happy to find dedicated parking (turn into the parking structure at the address) and Shibam's entrance is just steps away! The service was great and it was plenty of seating available, even though it's a small place inside. I appreciated the fast, friendly service. I chose the Shibam latte (gotta go for the namesake for the 1st visit) and a beef sambusa! The latte was beautifully delicious and the sambusa was flaky and so flavorful! I am gonna add to my order and get the potato sambusa next time! I loved the tactile experience of grabbing the cup of coffee, balancing the filled-to-the-rim cup of coffee and guiding the cup to my lips! Just delightful! I will definitely be back and next time bring friends!

    I couldn't say enough about the coffee and great customer service at Shibam Coffee!…read moreDid you know Shibam is known for the oldest skyscraper city made out of mud? Super cool! I came here on a Sunday. Parking is available near the garage or street. The barista working that day was super helpful. He showed me the menu of different coffees and teas. I ordered the pistachio latte, date latte, and the Dubai chocolate cake. I adjusted the sugar content to 25% sweetness. All three items did not disappoint! I'm thought about it days after and can't wait to go back. Clean tables and inviting environment. I'll be back!

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    Nomad Boba

    4.5(29 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    More of a 3.5/5 stars for me, but because my partner really loves Nomad Boba, I'll bump it up a…read morelittle. Nomad Boba is a cozy Vietnamese inspired boba shop with cute honeycomb and bee style decor. There is seating inside on some couches. I would say it's best served for smaller groups of 2-3 people if they're not busy. The owner has always been pleasant, and it's usually just him running the shop, so you may have to wait a tiny bit to place your order if he's making drinks. Nomad Boba definitely leans on the sweeter side for boba shops. I'm typically a 25% sugar level kind of boba drinker, but I have consistently found Nomad Boba way too sweet for me even at 25% sugar level. I'm also not the biggest fan of their matcha blends. For drinks, I would highly recommend their Thai teas. They offer different blends of Thai teas! It's up there for one of the better Thai teas I've had in Arizona so far. What's interesting is that their Thai tea is a little smoky. I love it for that intrigue. Nomad Boba is a little difficult to find in the Culdesac if you're not looking for it. You have to walk toward street side to find it. They offer some fun drinks that other boba shops don't, so it's definitely worth checking out at least once.

    There are a lot of boba places in Tempe so it's hard to choose a new one to try. No matter - Nomad…read moreBoba is the answer! I've never been to the Cul-de-sac but it was a super cool area. Parking is available in the lot or along Apache street. Nomad Boba is a tiny shop but the inside is cute and has some loungy couches to wait for your drinks. The menu at Nomad was more unique than most boba places I've frequented with some interesting combinations. That led me to the blueberry matcha latte. The flavor combination was fantastic and very well balanced. The boba itself was a nice texture and it was FRESH. Everyone in my party really enjoyed their drinks. I will be back for sure.

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    Small but cute seating area

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    Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Special Combination Sandwich

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    Honey 2 A Bee - Yum yum and YUM!!!

    Honey 2 A Bee

    4.7(206 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Super cute coffee and pastry shop. They have a large menu to choose front as well as some cute keep…read moresakes and goodies. The shop offers a cozy spacious patio seating as well as some 5 top and 2 tops inside. Service was welcoming and friendly. It was our first times, I tried the cold Carmel macchiato coffee and it was perfect sweet to coffee ratio for me:) I would def order again. It's a nice meet up place or two f you want to have a meeting unless you sit on the patio during leaf blowing of trimming hour then you might have to yell every other sentence but other than that great and cozy!

    Was looking for a nearby coffee spot after class and decided to try out Honey 2 a Bee. My low…read morerating is because I didn't love their matcha. To be fair, the employee gave me a warning that they use ceremonial matcha which is much stronger and asked me if I wanted to change it out for a more typical matcha powder they use for other drinks. I've had great ceremonial matcha before so I didn't think it would be a problem but for some reason I felt like my drink tasted so odd. I got their spanner matcha which was described to be salted maple flavoring. I'm not sure if it was the matcha or the maple but it had a weird aftertaste that I can seem to describe it other than an expired taste. Because the employee gave me a warning before I would go back and try something else in hopes of a better experience.

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