Stumbled into this gem and the vibe is immaculate -- gold accent décor, that honeycomb light installation, and a neon "Explore sweeter life@Brecotea" sign that practically begs to be photographed. The pastry case is a showstopper: berry-topped croissants with fresh whipped cream, fruit danishes, ube buns, almond twists, and savory options like the garlic-herb bun and hot dog danish. I came for the bakery but stayed for the drink menu, which is huge -- milk teas, fruit teas, yogurt smoothies, sparkling teas, and a full coffee lineup. One heads-up: the Coffee Crush ($4.95) is essentially just Dalgona coffee -- that whipped instant-coffee-over-milk drink that went viral a few years back. It's tasty, but know that you're paying café prices for something you can whip up at home with three ingredients. Would've loved a little more transparency on the menu there. Pastries are fresh (seemingly), drinks are solid, and the space is genuinely lovely for sitting a while. Worth a visit -- just go in knowing what the Coffee Crush actually is. read more

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Brecotea is a fantastic spot when you're craving both boba and fresh pastries. The selection of drinks is impressive, and everything tasted fresh and well-balanced without being overly sweet. The boba had the perfect chewy texture, and the pastries looked just as good as they tasted. It's one of those places where it's hard to leave with just one item. The atmosphere is bright, clean, and inviting, making it a great place to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quick treat. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially when deciding between the many drink and pastry options. Overall, Brecotea offers a consistently enjoyable experience, and it's definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

Brecotea - Iced Mocha, Boba Brown Sugar Matcha, Mango Boba, Mango cream bun, Potato Delight Sandwich - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I - Fast service when they were packed. 2- Excellent boba options. 3- Great photo oppts inside. 4- Outdoor seating. 5- Clean bathrooms! Can't make this up! Highly recommend! read more

My coffee drink quest brought me here and I had a delicious coffee crush! I wanted a pastry but I didn't get one be side they weee so huge and I decided to wait til someone went with me to share, however they are all gorgeous and I look forward to going back. This is in a location with plenty of parking and plenty of room in a wide open space. Will definitely go back for another coffee crush and maybe pastry! read more

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I've tried some of their pastries in the past and they were pretty average. Perhaps they are fresher in the morning, but when I've had them they're on the brink of becoming stale and dry. On the plus, they do look amazing and the inside is very open and spacious. The staff were friendly but I didn't know I could heat up the food until a friend told me. I've gotten a too good to go box from here and the staff took a while to acknowledge me, despite not being busy and coming at the requested time. It turns out they didn't know what the program was and also didn't have anything prepared. When I did get my box ready, it was all one item despite having multiple types left in the case, and only 4 small rolls. I know I wasn't my choice when I chose a too good to go option but some variety would have been nice. The sparkling tea was okay, but I think a little overpriced for how much ice and the flavor. There wasn't much carbonation and also not strong enough strawberry flavor for what I was expecting. It was very refreshing but you could finish it within just a few sips. The jelly was good, but hard to get to through the ice once you sip down the tea. Overall, very nice aesthetic and cute, but the drinks are a little overpriced and the pastries are just okay and hit or miss. The customer service is average and sometimes a little disappointing. I would come back to try some of the pastries others have recommended earlier in the morning. read more

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Met my sisters here on a Saturday morning when they opened. There was a steady flow of customers but nothing crazy. Around lunch time it was poppin' with customers. The decor is simple but beautiful....gold and white. They have specialty drinks (coffees, lattes, refreshers, etc). They have a large variety of pastries from savory to sweet and also desserts. I feel like the pastries may have been asian inspired. There are outlets at most of the seating making it easy to charge your device, have a work meeting, etc. The bathrooms are clean. The prices are reasonable considering they are handmade and specialty pastries and desserts. Would visit again. read more

What a lovely place to meet up with friends, study or work or simply pause during the day! I met a friend at 3:30 in the afternoon and the parking lot was almost full - fortunately, they have lots of seating! Our lattes were really good but what I really liked were the help yourself pastry cases. Simply pick up a tray, select what you'd like, and take it up to the counter to pay. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Definitely a top spot to grab a sweet treat when I'm in Cary! I'm a fan of both their boba & pastries. This time, we got the Boba Brown Sugar Matcha Latte (could definitely taste the matcha, which was great) & the Tiramisu Paradise (which was my favorite). Also tried a walnut pistachio bread (the best pastry I've had in a long time!), ube bun (loved how strong the ube flavor was), and an Oreo bun. The ambiance is really nice: lots of tables, actually seems like a good place to study. Really big parking lot. Service is fast & very nice: I belatedly realized that I'd said the wrong thing for my sister's drink order, and they were happy to add matcha to a drink that was already made, which was so appreciated! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Brecotea - 36. Tiramisu Paradise, 15. Boba Brown Sugar Matcha, Walnut Pistachio bread, Ube bun, Oreo bun - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Brecotea is an Asian style bakery & cafe that serves asian style desserts (lighter and less sweet) and drinks. Upon entering you'll see the counter where you can order drinks and special cakes and if you look left you'll see the desserts in a glass window where they are self-serve. There is lots of seating if you choose to dine inside. I haven't tried any of the drinks before but lots of them look pretty good. You can order via their website which is what I did. I also picked up a Too Good To Go order. The service is pretty good and the inside feels comfortable and cozy but a lot of the desserts are hit or miss. The bread doesn't feel very light, airy, or spongy as you'd find with other asian style bakeries and their breads and buns. The bread and buns at Brecotea feel more bready and a bit more dense. The hours here are very good as they're open until 9:30p or so. read more

Brecotea - Ube Bun, Oreo Bun, Coconut Custard Bun - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I stopped by Brecotea with a few friends on a Saturday night when we were craving something sweet after dinner. I was surprised by how spacious it was--tons of seating, and it seems like a great place to hang out or even get some work done during the day. Since we showed up later in the evening, a lot of the pastries were already gone, so we didn't get to see the full variety. I grabbed a slice of the mango cake, and it was really good--super light and not overly sweet. I'll definitely be back, but next time I'll try to come earlier to check out more of their selection! read more

Brecotea - Mango Cake - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I stopped in on a Thursday evening before the holiday. The place had plenty of patrons and it didn't take me long to learn why. First, the friendly staff greeted me with a warm welcome as soon as I walked through the entrance -- that kind of genuine charm is so underrated these days. There were lots of tea options and many unique bakery offerings, such as hot dog danishes, Oreo buns, a curry baked good, a beautiful purple-hued blueberry cake -- just to name a few. Patrons were filling their bamboo-style trays with baked goods from the self-serve glass case. Although the blueberry cake, strawberry cup, and Oreo bun were calling my name, I didn't indulge in baked goods -- maybe next time. I ordered a chai tea with a "spot of milk." The ambience was nice both inside and out, so I sat for a while indoors then moved outdoors to the bistro tables to finish my beverage. I will definitely come back -- seems like a fun environment to make hum-drum routine work tasks less drudgery. Also a nice place to catch up with a friend over coffee! read more

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I had a sweet tooth and stopped in on a Saturday for some items to go. It was busy, as usual. I opted for a slice of the Black Forest cake and the ube and red bean buns. My favorite of the pick was the ube bun-so delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness. The Black Forest cake was delicate and delicious, but I would have loved a stronger chocolate flavor. I'd definitely get the ube bun again. read more

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Always solid pastries and boba here! The pastries/breads are self-serve using provided tongs and trays and you pay at the counter where you can also order drinks. We got the taro bun and pork floss bun. The bread on both was super fluffy. The pork floss bun had a perfect balance of salty and sweet. The taro filling was delicious as well. I also got the jasmine milk tea at 50% sweetness with boba which was super fragrant and the tea flavor was amazing. The boba were soft and chewy and the overall sweetness ended up being perfect. Staff were friendly and our drinks were prepared quickly. There was plenty of indoor seating and it looked like a nice place to study/work as well. read more

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We were in town and decided we wanted to try something new - Brecotea it is! The location is very clean and brightly lit. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful when we had questions. We weren't to sure as to what this location served, so for those wondering it provides various pantries, boba tea, and few savory choices. We decided on a few pastries. They were so soft and delicious that we forgot to take a photo nor make note of what we had lol I guess that means we will have to go back for another taste :) read more

Looks like one of the popular go-to's of any age bracket. They have a huge selection of pastries, cakes and drinks. It reminds me of another popular French cafe but this location has more tables and can accommodate larger groups. There were 10 of us and we were able to enjoy al fresco! Anyway, I loveee pastries and while I don't think they offer the best ones, their Paradise drinks make up for it! I had two of the same item in one sitting plus coffee! Although the same drink, somehow tasted different, definitely done by two different people with one being generous and all-in the standard ingredients. Check out their front door for deals on some days. Maybe hard to find parking on rush hours so prepare to wait. Went there just before dinnertime. read more

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I came here for the first time a few days ago and I ordered a chicken sandwich while my siblings got boba tea. The chicken sandwich was amazing, my only issue with it was that I asked for it to be toasted and the chicken was still very cold after it was heated up. I wish it was heated a little bit longer. I tried both the boba teas and they were both pretty good. Price is sorta up there for the drinks but reasonable for the food. I came around 3:30pm and a good amount of food was already out so I'd recommend coming earlier. The food came out quickly and I enjoyed the ambiance of the dining area. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Went here to get coffee after the kids eat ice cream from Goodberry's. It's a nice clean place to stop over and get pastries! They offer both savory pastries and majority sweets. I particularly love a bread that is not sweet so this is not my taste. But love their Strawberry cake cups!!! They offer a variety of drinks from coffee to bobas. The people are friendly but they're pretty busy when we were there. The pastries look pretty. Not overly sweet so it fits my taste :) This reminds me of our Asian bakery but this one is spacious and a lot of seating. read more

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Great selection with friendly staff, good prices, and a clean indoor and outdoor dining area. This is a place I'll start frequenting more and more. read more

Went to try this place because I was really looking forward for their milk tea, but when we got there they didn't have any because of water issues. So we went with the pastries instead and honestly, they didn't disappoint. The hotdog danish was tasty and the Oreo stick was such a fun addition. The only downside was the Ube bun- the yam filling was pretty dry. Other than that, there were plenty of seats & nice variety of food to pick from. I'd definitely give it another shot, hopefully next time they'll have the milk tea. read more

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Ambiance and vibes are cute. Pork Floss and Scallion bun was very good but the Ube Bun and Crab Seaweed bun didn't do it for me. Can't say the croissant was stellar either. Buttt prices are super fair. read more

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Everything here was disgusting. we ordered 3 cakes, all of which had NO flavor. There's no different between their Black Forest cake and blueberry cake both of which were bland. their tiramisu was plain spongecake with whipped cream, NOT tiramisu. on top of that their savory bakery items were all misplaced so we were led to buying the wrong items. read more

The bread was good, it has a very Taiwanese sort of style. Everything has a bit more gluten than Korean ones. The drinks were good as well, and the staff were nice. The place has plenty of seating inside and should be a pretty good date place. I'd comeback again if I'm in the area. read more

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We discovered Brecotea just weeks after we discovered Shanghai Alley, which was super close to it. The first time we entered Brecotea, we were astonished to see its huge space: The ordering counter is directly in front of the front door, and right across, close to the door is its vast menu, so we had to turn around to view what we could order, and we were surprised to see the diverse types of drinks that Brecotea could serve. On the left is a large space of cafe tables, and at the center between that and the order pickup area is the large glass case filled with a variety of pastries: pork buns, croissants, danishes, cheese bread, ube bread, orea stick, mango stick, egg tart & other high-gluten baked goods. We only tried a few in our first visit and we ended up not finishing a couple of them. We just ignored this section in our future visits but might give some of the ones we haven't tried a chance. As for the milktea & other beverage options: it may be difficult for a newcomer to decide what to get as they offer around 60+ different kinds of drinks under various lines: coffee, boba milktea, fruit tea, sparkling tea, yogurt tea, and what seems to be their premium line of teas. Paradise Teas (more loaded milkteas with brulee, whip cream, lotus cookie (tasted like graham), milk jelly & other toppings depending on the kind of Paradise Tea you order. My girl enjoyed their coffee drinks, which come in smaller sizes compared to milkteas. They have simple cold and hot coffee choices like Iced Latte, Cappuchino, Americano, Espresso as well as the more unique blend: Brown Sugar Boba Coffee. My girl enjoyed Breco's House Latte - just mildly sweet & well-brewed. As for the milkteas, I tried 3 Paradise Teas in our multiple visits: Tiramisu, Taro & Brown Sugar. These extra special teas remind me of Halo Halo (Filipino dessert mixing a bunch of ingredients with milk and ice cream). The brulee, lotus cookie, cake shake & other toppings are so loaded in just 1 glass with the ice, making the milktea itself seem scarce by the time I finished them, leaving me dissatisfied despite the diverse amount of toppings. More is not always more but perhaps a slightly bigger size for their Paradise Teas would accomodate the various flavors of toppings more. That would make this special line of teas more satisfying. I enjoyed their simpler mango yogurt milktea, which is a yummy blend of creamy yogurt, milktea & mango. Ordered that twice already but might try something else next time. We were not impressed with Breco's Brown Sugar milkteas - it's just not on the same level as Feng Cha's as we could barely taste the brown sugar flavor. I also tried Taro Matcha latte but neither the matcha nor the taro flavors stood out. Breco also offers cakes, milkshakes, ice cream & our ultimate dessert favorite: Caramel Custard, which is a small flan-like cup of rich & sweet custard that goes well with coffee or tea. However, its $6 price is such a pain for a small cup of sweet heaven. We also tried a couple of their small cake slices for about $5 each. Coffee cake was rich but slice was so small. We'd rather get a Caramel Custard for $1 more. Customer service is medium-paced, which is understandable given the huge amount of customers Breco usually gets. But at 1 time, when I ordered 1 follow-up Caramel Custard on the app, I can see that my order was ready but the barristas ignored me just standing & waiting for about 10 minutes before they asked me what I needed. Brecotea's app is 90% reliable: it's easy to order with photos of items on the app & reward points to motivate customers to buy more. However, you'll need to spend $100 or more before you can get a free reward. I said 90% cuz the order update on app is always delayed. I had to go to pickup counter to see if my order is ready & I never see if order is completed on the app on the time it's actually ready. Despite its flaws, Brecotea is not your typical milktea spot; it's a higher-class hybrid of coffee, tea & bakery. The main dining area can be noisy when it's crowded - and it's always crowded, but there's a more secluded, quiter section better for reading or doing laptop work. We were surprised to see books on shelves but the books are old & boring. However, I enjoy this smaller space in this cafe. Their bathrooms are also clean & classy, so overall, Breco's ambiance is top-notch. Breco also has a spacious outdoor area. The takeout bag & overall packaging are so neat & nice. Brecotea's vast amount of offerings, huge space & mostly reliable app will give customers many reasons to return multiple times. It's not the overall quality of individual beverages that give spark to this cafe but it's the combination of it, especially with that Caramel Custard. The Jack of All Trades may be a Master of None, but his trades are definitely not worth jack. read more

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I think their quality has gone down since opening. Ive gone several times over the past few months, and my pastries would taste pale/lack flavor each time. :( i really wanna keep loving this place but its just not the same! read more

We stopped in for some bubble tea and baked goods since we have been seeing them all over social media. Service was fast and the inside is super cute with seating options to fit multiple sized groups. The baked goods and tea were both absolutely stunning. Taste however was sorta lacking despite presentation. Not bad by any means but also not the wow factor we expected from the hype. We went later in the day as well so the baked goods were probably less fresh. We live half an hour from Cary as well so I'm not sure we would go out of our way for it again but definitely a super aesthetic spot and good prices as well. My favorite thing for sure was the croissant. It was perfectly buttery, the cream wasn't too sweet, and the fruit was fresh and tart. Perfect combo! I've also never seen sparking tea anywhere else. It was fun to give it a try! read more

Brecotea - Ube Bun, Red bean bun, pistachio bread, fruit and cream croissant - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Brecotea was super cute! I loved the bakery items and the cakes were delicious. The employees were incredibly kind and helpful. The service was fast and I look forward to coming again! read more

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The overall vibe of this place is great. Such a cute idea to grab your own pastries, take them up to the register for them to heat up (or you can just buy and take them home), & get yourself a coffee as well! There's so many more things that I want to try so I will absolutely be back ! read more

Brecotea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Got a sweet tooth? Craving something savory? Are you a coffee lover or more of a tea person? No matter what your preference is, this place has something for you! My work bestie and I came here to chat and unwind after a long week and it was such a great experience! There were SO many options that we had a hard time choosing what to get! You start out at the self-serve bakery bar where there is a huge assortment of both sweet and savory pastries to choose from. Next check out the dessert bar that also has tons of options. Finally, head over to the cashier where you can order from a wide selection of drinks and then pay for your things. The staff was very helpful and polite. The atmosphere was great and relaxing and everyone was friendly! Some of the best pastries I've had in a while! Will definitely be going back soon! read more

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Very tasty food! Different options to choose from whether you want savory or sweet pastry's! Very friendly and helpful staff! Plenty of room to work on and relaxing music! read more

This was such a fun spot to visit! You grab a tray and tongs and serve yourself all the bakery treats. We visited midday on a Sunday and the line to pay went all the way across the dining room but it moves relatively quickly. You order your drinks at the counter when you pay for your treats. My daughter and I chose a couple things to try -- the blueberry bun was our favorite! read more

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Atmosphere and staff are great, and the pastries out of this world. So many choices I had a hard time deciding what to get. The pork bun with floss and fresh whipped cream is outstanding. Bringing home a brioche loaf for breakfast this weekend. This place is worth the drive if you aren't local. read more

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If you're looking for a fun, unique pastry place - this is it! I'm always looking for diverse options when craving a pastry - I want sweet and savory. If you want options and the best of both worlds, I would prioritize this place! read more

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Sunday morning 10am when they open it is busy already . You pick out your bread from the case in the middle when you get around to the other side you get in line to pay . When you get to the register you can ask them to warm your bread and order anything additional like drinks . The place is big has indoor and outdoor seating . Here's the thing I have a baby who is allergic to dairy and everything there unfortunately is made with regular cows milk so there's that if anyone needs to prep better . I got a whole box of items nothing blew my mind except for the strawberry cream that was good . The boba drink was warm they didn't put enough ice eeek . read more

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Very nicely lit. Plenty of room inside and out to visit with family or friends. You can sit inside or out, even bring your computer to work on paperwork. I had the hotdog wrapped in a buttery dough, it was very tasty and fresh- I would have liked it a bit warmer. The extra charge for oat-milk is $1 read more

Brecotea - Almond twist - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We love Brecotea! We started coming here about three years ago and continue to recommend it to others. They make delicious breads, pastries, cakes, and more in sweet and savory flavors. Some are better than others, but I'm sure it's more due to taste preference than quality. I particularly like their hot dog, chicken curry, and mango pastries paired with a fruit tea. Most recently I purchased the potted plant cake since it looked so real. After parking in the lot, grab a tray and tongs from beside the display case. Pick your desired breads and pastries then head to the counter. At the counter, if desired, you can order cake slices, ice cream, or a beverage (milk teas, fruit teas, milkshakes, etc.) then pay. It is pricy, but comparable to similar establishments. The pastries are worth the price for an occasional treat. Brecotea continues to be on our list of places to bring friends, family, and visitors. We definitely recommend it to others! read more

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I came on a Saturday morning right when they opened at 10am. The display of baked goods was pristine and the world was our oyster. My wife and I ended up getting a scallion bun with rou song (meat floss.. trust me it tastes better than it sounds), a matcha swirl bun with sliced almonds, and an ube bun. Everything tasted great - the bread was so soft and pillowy, the flavors were all spot-on. My favorite was the ube bun, which was filled with ube paste and packed with flavor. I just couldn't get over the texture of the bread - it's so soft. The sweet pastries weren't super sweet, which I appreciated. I also ordered the taro milk bubble tea (with 25% sweetness) and it was just the right companion to the pastries. The boba was the right consistency, the flavors were good, and I enjoyed it all. The place is set up so you go to the pastries section first if you want something there, and you pick whichever pastries you want (self-serve), then you go to the register to pay for the pastries and order a drink and desserts from the dessert case if you'd like. Even though this is how most Asian pastry shops are set up, it's a bit confusing because you have to walk into the store and to the left, somewhat past the register, before you get to the pastry case. There is signage that tries to explain everything, but as first timers, we had to slowly figure our way around. The service was quick and friendly. There is a lot of seating inside, and plenty of options of pastries and drinks to choose from. I will be back to try more! Pro tip: Come early if you can, because not only will you get all the pastries fresh, but by the time we left around 11am, the line was ridiculously long. When we got there at 10am, there was no line and all the pastries were lined up pristinely in the case. read more

Brecotea - Matcha swirl / twist bun, ube bun, scallion bun with rou song (meat floss) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I Stopped by this gem when I was in town. The savory and salty display is a good balance of pastries! ( this is a carb lovers dream)! I picked up a few items, the Oreo bread was good not overly sweet, the chocolate croissant was a classic. The matcha almond pastry was neutral, I was hoping for more matcha flavor but it was good! I picked up a whipped coffee 10/10! The service was great , the cashiers were patient and kind wirh guests. The interior is cozy and is a nice spot to meet up with friends for coffee and parties! The outdoors was closed due to the rain but nice spacious location! read more

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My favorite Asian bakery when traveling through Cary! Nice, clean, & wide assortment of items. Favorites are pork floss buns, beef chicken, kiddos like any of there fruit filled items). Their bubble tea selection is decent but my hubby doesn't like their coffee drinks selection since it's super sweet. Service is always quick despite the lines. read more

Came in on a rainy day and was surprised at how spacious this place is! Lots of seating and places to work, it was a great way to get away from the bad weather. We grabbed a few pastries and buns and got the avocado milk paradise tea and a latte. They do have plant milk/nondairy options, but they can run out. We had great service and the staff was very friendly. Shoutout to Paola! 8/10 - some of the tables/chairs were too close to each other (it felt like we were on top of the party next to us) read more

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Came here while we were in town! They have an abundance of different desserts and pastries. We came around the afternoon so all of the popular pastries were sold out! My favorite was the croissant with the cream and berries. So yum. We also tried their milk tea, which I didn't really care for to be honest. read more

Brecotea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina