So glad we revisited! They DO allow you to adjust the sweetness. Not sure if they changed their…read morerules or if we got the wrong information the previous visit a few years ago. we tried the brown sugar milk tea 50% sweet and the brown sugar milk 100% sweet. Both were delicious! And boba has a good chew.

Delicious Boba, but half of my drink was ice. I should have ordered light ice since the last half…read moreof my drink tasted watered down (weak). Here, the Boba is the large tapioca balls and the Pearls are the small tapioca balls. Both Boba and Pearls were very soft and flavorful. The Brown Sugar Signature Tea was also very good until my ice melted. Service was good, but only one person was working so we were lucky there wasn't a line when we arrived. There are only seats for two people to sit inside, so I would not call it comfortable while you wait for your order. The restaurant was clean and minimalistic. I enjoyed my cute Hello Kitty cup.

This is conveniently located with parking in the front and a garage. Park in the garage, is it is…read morefree. There is nice seating for independent folks studying. The price is $5.75 for most of the drinks if they include boba. Base price is $5 for the smallest size. The brown sugar boba was pleasant in that many spots give you milk as a base and not tea. This came with tea but didnt look like the photos on their menu. The tea was a weak but a fine overall and fast service. Taro milk tea was spot on.

They have pretty good milk tea and a yummy cheesecake! Customer service and store is clean and…read morespacious too. I ordered the assam milk tea with pearls, a people rice milk tea, and a fluffy cheesecake. The assam milk tea was good and refreshing. The cheesecake was really good, but definitely not fluffy. It was more on the drier and crumbly side. It should just be called cheesecake, because I was expecting a Japanese cheesecake. I ordered a purple rice milk tea, which was unique and good! Drinking the rice was interesting and a nice change from boba pearls. Overall, I'd order everything again, especially the cheesecake. Everyone I shared it with also said it was really good.

Got a dozen doughnuts for a lunar new year party. They tasted fresh and had the perfect amount of…read morechew from the mochi flour. The black sesame, matcha and taro icings had great flavors. Wish they stored better - was a little soggy the next day. Guess I just need to eat them all as soon as I get them!

Probably closer to a 3.5, but we went during UMN holiday break so I'm guessing that had something…read moreto do with it! We came here to get an Egg Drop Japanese egg sandwich and mochi donuts. We wanted boba too, but they were out of boba pearls. The barista said it would be 20 minutes to make, so we opted to get the drinks refunded instead of wait. The egg sandwich was good! Not as good as the EggFlip ones I've had in the Twin Cities, as the eggs weren't quite a perfected and the bread a bit more standard. But the bacon was good and the toast was well buttered and crisped. The mochi donuts here are pre-made, which is okay - until you've had them fresh. Soga Mochi Donut in St. Paul makes them fresh to order and I swear having them hot will change you forever! They're still good, and we liked the cinnamon sugar and pistachio toppings we tried. Inside, the decor is cute but you can tell it's been ridden hard by UMN students. Not a deal-breaker, but there are other locations you can visit if you don't want to fight for a parking spot during school season.

Location: Eat Street Crossing (Nicollet -- Minneapolis)…read more I couldn't find the Yelp page to the one located in Eat Street Crossing off Nicollet. I just want to give a shout out to the employee that was working on a weekday mid-afternoon for his professionalism and approachable-ness. When I went to the location at Mall of America, it didn't seem like they have alternative milk. The employees at the MOA where to themselves. I'm lactose intolerant. This guy at Eat Street Crossing asked if I had any questions, which I ask if the drinks can be made with almond or soymilk, he said yes and just to let him know which drink. I ordered the tiger creme brulee drink and it was delicious. He did let me know there was some dairy, which I can tolerate, but that experience made a difference, because I'd probably walk away if he didn't check in.

I was looking for a nice spot with coffee and some seating in a Sunday afternoon and Niko Niko was…read moreperfect! They have bubble tea, liege waffles, fun tiramisu and Creme brûlée desserts and Vietnamese coffee. It was pretty quiet and laid back. Would recommend :) also the boba has a nice sweet chewy flavor

I wish I lived closer to this location! I used to and I took it for granted. Though it can be a…read morepain to access since it's right on University, directly on the light rail line, it worth parking and walking to. On my recent visit I noticed they've lowered their prices! Can't think of the last time I'd seen that. My go-to order is the overflowing grapefruit, half sweet, light ice and I add strawberry. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and refreshing. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by! I usually swing by after shopping at Fresh Thyme.

This is a small, but convenient shop around the corner from the Prospect Park light rail stop…read more It's also my personal favorite place to grab a fruit tea! (The jasmine apple green tea with basil seeds is divine) There's a lot of variety and plenty of options to personalize (sweetness level, toppings, etc). There's kiosks to order and pay for a quick stop. I love their $3.50 daily specials that they rotate monthly! For a bubble tea place, they're surprisingly affordable! I call it a win when I don't have to pay over $9. The workers there have been kind and helpful with recommendations. Seating is limited, so maybe grab a drink and walk the neighborhood or pop into Fresh Thyme for a grocery run.

There's lots of different pre-made hot pot choices here! You pick one of the options, the spice…read morelevel, and if you want rice or noodles. Beef Hot Pot 8/10 - filled with beef slices, napa, enoki mushroom, taro, tomato, tofu, tempura, imitation crab meat, clam, etc - super filling and enjoyed the variety of items Definitely ask for either the house sauce or chili oil to use with your hot pot! Service was good as well~.

It had been a while since I first tried Tasty Pot years ago so decided to stop by recently when I…read morewas on U of MN campus. I was disappointed in the experience. The waiter was not very attentive, the food quality didn't seem great, and the hot pot broth wasn't very flavorful for a hot pot that was over $20.

Such great customer service! I came in for my order pickup of the canned green tea drink and turns…read moreout they were out of stock. The employee offered me another canned one instead but they had dairy in them which I can't have. They were able to give me their green tea in a cup instead and it was so delicious!

My favorite place for a good creamy mango matcha! Definitely tasty every time! I love how their…read moremanager is friendly and always there to recognizes regular customers. Space is small but enough for a quick sit down and chat!

I LOVE Moona Moono! What a cute and very cool coffee and gift shop to visit , study, or just to…read morerelax! It's bright, airy, with lots and lots of natural lighting. Such a peaceful vibe. The diverse coffee and tea menu offer both the classics to the fancy brews. The pastries to pair with the drinks, are so delectable since they the delightful pastries are from the renown Patisserie 46! Today, I got the Black Sesame Latte with Oat Foam, served hot since it was quite a chilly day and an Almond croissant, which was sooo good, the perfect balance of a flaky exterior with a rich, nutty interior. Heavenly! I also got the opportunity to meet Angie Lee, the founder of Moona Moono! I told her how much I LOVED her shop and how much Minneapolis needed a shop like this. Angie appreciated my feedback and she told me the backstory to the name of the store! The name "Moona Moono" is a rough translation of two Korean words meaning "culture octopus," representing the various "tentacles" or facets of the Asian American experience. How COOL is that? Thank you again, Angie, for bringing this lovely shop to Minneapolis, and I hope it stays a hit for the years to come! LOVE!

**Pros:** * The coffee itself is legitimate: strong, hot,…read moreand fresh. * Reliable Wi-Fi. * The price point for a standard drip coffee is excellent (under $4). **Cons:** * The interior design feels sterile, leaning into a "clinical" aesthetic that lacks warmth. **Review:** I stopped in for a simple "coffee of the day" during a time when the shop was only moderately busy. The staff was initially friendly, emphasizing that I should let them know if I needed anything and that refills were complimentary. However, when I went to pour my coffee, the carafe was empty. What followed was a frustrating 10-minute wait for a simple cup of drip coffee. Despite there being no line, the staff behind the counter were preoccupied with conversation rather than maintaining the station--the most basic expectation for a coffee shop. Furthermore, the process was handled inefficiently. Rather than prioritizing the waiting customer by pouring a cup from the new brew as soon as it was ready, I was left waiting for the entire vessel to finish filling. In a fast-paced environment, drip coffee should be an immediate transaction. Simple service recovery--such as offering an Americano while the pot brewed or acknowledging the wait--would have gone a long way, but unfortunately, there was a lack of situational awareness. The environment also felt dismissive. As I reached my 7th minute waiting for this cup, I remarked that the process was taking longer than a pour-over. A bystander felt compelled to interject, stating, "They're doing their best." I responded, "No, they're not," with the employees standing right there, still failing to perform the basic requirements of their job. If a shop runs out of its primary product and makes a customer wait nearly 10 minutes for a fresh brew, they are not doing their best. That is a failure of service, not a reflection of the customer's patience. tl;dr: Great coffee, but the service experience needs a serious recalibration.

Bober Tea next door was out of boba, so we stopped in here instead! I'd been wanting to check this…read morechain out since they came to the Twin Cities. My brother ordered the hojicha latte, and I got the matcha and milk twist ice cream - which the person taking my order mistakenly input as the matcha latte float (which is matcha latte with ice cream on top). Still got to try the ice cream, and the matcha too - so it worked out! We weren't asked for ice or sweetness level when ordering from the person at the register and ended up with full ice and 100% sweetness. WHEW, that is too sweet for me. Next time, I'll definitely opt to order from the machine where I can customize. But overall, the matcha was good and the hojicha delish too - I can tell both would be great flavors at a lower sugar level. The ice cream was so good! Bummed you can't twist the hojicha and matcha ice cream together - only twists with milk (like the vanilla option) - but oh well, the milk flavor is so good. They have some darling and impeccable desserts - we didn't get this time, but might in the future. The ambiance in here is so darling - great decor and comfy seats.

Cute spot and great mix of beverages! I had never tried hojicha before but after trying it here i…read morepersonally prefer it to matcha, it's much more nutty and caramelized. We both wished we had toned down the sweetness as the sugar level at 100% was too high for us and probably would've preferred 25 or 50. The staff was nice and it was fairly easy to order although it made it a little difficult since there are a few just very slight variations on the drinks and names.

The best quality boba drinks in the country. The Bambu chain is the top place is get any kind of…read moreboba drink. The mango smoothie is my fav it's really thick with real mangos. I love the refresher drinks with the basil seeds. I sub any boba pearls for the red jelly water chestnuts aka red tapioca with water chestnuts - the crunch is delish. I can't get boba anywhere but here. It's the absolute best!

I ordered the #10 and a pandan waffle…read more Both were delicious! I loved the textures of the pandan jelly and red tapioca in the #10. For the waffle, I loved the pandan flavor, crunch on the outside, and mochi-like texture inside . It was really good, and I should've gotten a 2nd one .