I've been searching for a creamy shaved snow place for a while now - I'm so glad I finally found it! I ordered the matcha snowdae to share. It came with red beans, mixed fruit (dragon fruit, kiwi, watermelon, and honey dew, blueberries, and strawberries), and chocolate drizzled on top. I was worried that the matcha would be too bitter, but it was perfect! I loved it with the red beans! They also just opened up indoor seating, which is great! I was fully prepared to eat the snowdae while standing in the sidewalk! I'll definitely back for more!! read more

C Fruit Life - Matcha Snowdae - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very cute store, good service, and nice and creamy shaved ice. The mango flavor is strong and the toppings add to the dish nicely read more

C Fruit Life - Mango shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

They have one of the best Mango Sago in Boston and friendly customer service! The restaurant is kept clean and fruits are always fresh. read more

C Fruit Life - Mango Sago - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was very intrigued by all the mango desserts on this menu, so I knew I had to stop by. I got the Mango Snowdaes (mango shaved ice) and it was delicious! Portion was huge, and it came with mango, lychee jelly, and mango popping boba on top. The shaved ice was very flavorful and mango-y. The only con is that the shaved ice is $8 (but the portion is large). I wish they offered a cheaper and smaller portion, because it was a bit big for one person - would have been better to split the shaved ice. The place itself is pretty small, and there is no indoor seating due to covid. I sat on a bench outside and ate my shaved ice. The menu is also pretty big - I'm definitely curious about a couple other things on the menu! read more

C Fruit Life - Mango Snowdae (shaved ice) - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I absolutely love c fruit. This place really is my go to place for dessert after any meal. My favorite dessert here is the mango snowdae. The mango tower of goodness is so tasty and has such a strong mango flavor. I love the additions of the toppings which add wonderful texture. read more

C Fruit Life - mango snowdae and other dessert - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We got the Mango & Durian Snowdae and the Sweetie. The portions are very generous for the price. The shaved snow was very creamy which I loved; I prefer this over shaved ice which usually starts tasting bland once you eat away the outer layers. Everything we got was good, but the Mango Snowdae was my favorite. I would definitely come back to try other flavors. read more

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Spacious, lots of seating and good for bigger groups. Fresh fruit and mango themed desserts. I got the mango pochette but it isn't as good as other mango pancakes that I've tried, just because or the small mango to cream ratio and how the cream coats the roof of your mouth and leaves and uncomfortable sensation. Fruit voyage was refreshing but overpriced. read more

C Fruit Life - Mango Pochette, Fruit Voyage - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Also 10/10 taste and service A cute sit down place for fruity desserts. their durian flavored items are always soo on point, if you're a durian love you must come! I've gotten many things here but my favorites are the snowdaes and sagos. read more

C Fruit Life - Durian Pochette and Durian Sago - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I bought the Mango Sago and Mongo Mango Pochette which I have bought multiple times this past few months. Today was the first time I experienced any issues in where I found multiple pieces of hard plastic in it. On the smaller pieces I bit down and now my tooth really hurts. If I didn't notice the bigger piece I probably could have choked. I called the store multiple times, but no one was picking up. I hope this review can get there attention and have them notice this issue. read more

C Fruit Life - Hard pieces of plastic - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came back for their mango snowdae. It's very good for sure compared to the ones I tried in other places. The ordering is convenient. Just scan the code, order and pay via phone. read more

C Fruit Life - Grass jelly & mango sago ice cream float - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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If you're looking for mango desserts go here... The mango shaved ice was refreshing and great. The other two mango sago dishes and mango ball w ice cream was great but smaller than I was expecting. Try this place out. It's located next to a bunch of other Asian restaurants. read more

C Fruit Life - Mango Shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It has been nearly 3 years since I've been to C Fruit Life - and thankfully they are still around and just as delicious as always! My friend and I came around 9pm on a Saturday - despite the freezing weather outside, the place was quite packed (took us a few minutes to find a table). I ordered the the mango snowdae, which was much larger than I expected - and also much more delicious than I remember. The mango was admittedly not fresh (although considering that it is February, perhaps I will reserve judgement until I return when they are in season), but overall I'm glad that it was neither too sweet nor too watery; and considering how many great restaurants are nearby, I hope to be back often for more post-meal desserts :) read more

C Fruit Life - Mango Snowdae - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is the place to be when you're craving dessert! The menu has so much variety and you can't just pick one thing to try. I love going here with friends and ordering a bunch of new things to try. The staff are super friendly here and treat customers really well. The most recent time I was there, my party of three ordered the Mango Pochette, Double Layer Milk Pudding, and two plates of the Crispy Milk Cake! I always get the Crispy Milk Cake whenever I'm here. Everything was so good and was the perfect end to the night. read more

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Love this place! So refreshing on a hot summer day. I always order the same item off their menu. read more

C Fruit Life - Snow White Harbor - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The ice cream was delicious it wasn't too sweet or too bland it was just the right amount. I ordered a strawberry snowdae and it was much bigger than I had thought it would be. Not much interaction with the staff but they seemed very nice and seemed very hardworking as well. They had color changing spoons. A tip when going there is after you finish theres a two shelf tray area to put your plates away and your spoons. I gave it a four star rating due to how i felt after eating most of the fruit that came with the snowdae. The watermelon was very sweet especially for this season which was kind of shocking a sort. I felt as if I had lost my appetite after eating most of the fruit, even though I do enjoy eating ice cream and the ice cream was very good. read more

C Fruit Life - Strawberry Snowdae - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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When you have a spicy meal in Allston, where do you go to cool off, you ask? C Fruit Life is what you're looking for! I love this place. First of all, the decor. Look at the painting on the wall and be fascinated with childlike joy at all the fruits smiling down at you. It's a nice sit-down place to enjoy unique desserts. We regularly come here for the ice cream. We've had the black sesame, taro, red bean, and Hawaiian sweet potato and all of them were delicious. You only get two small scoops per order but it's only for $2.99. I'd rather have small portions of dessert than try to work my way through gigantic softball sized scoops or worse, waste food. The portion size gives you the best of both worlds: a) you get to eat dessert, b) you can still walk home after! We've also tried the mango pochette. Didn't love it at first but it grew on me with a few more bites. It appears like a family owned restaurant and the people are really nice. Must visit! Pro tip: It's cash only if your total is under $10. read more

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we often stop in here for warm dessert since their opening. i have noticed their quality decreasing with time. for example, they use to serve their warm desserts with a base that had a tea light candle keeping the dessert warm, that's no longer the case with the tea light candles. another example would be the last time we went, the cubes of taro served in my dessert were sour, like, gone bad sour. the overall freshness of their warm desserts this past summer hasn't been as fresh as before. as of september 2021, a third of their dining has been closed off to hold carry out boxes. read more

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TARO shaved ice special -- super delicious and refreshing. Not too sweet and the mochi, kiwi, strawberry, dragonfruit, and more fruit sides were great. Portion size was good as well, enough to feed 3 of us and satisfy our dessert craving. This dish is under $10, so if you're just getting this, then you can only pay cash (cash only $10 or under). Cute decor and bright lights inside. Also service was friendly and dessert came out very fast! read more

C Fruit Life - Taro shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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C Fruit Life is a great Asian dessert place! I ordered the mango and coconut slush and it was $5.99. It was so worth it for the size I got! The coconut was on the top and the mango was on the bottom. There were also mango chunks at the very bottom of the drink! The sweetness level was just right. It was sweet but not too sweet. C Fruit Life also has shaved ice; I'll definitely need to try it next time! The down side about this dessert place is that credit cards require a minimum $10 purchase. C Fruit Life is located in Allston, MA near many other super dope restaurants and dessert places! Check out C Fruit Life if you're in Allston! Overall rating: 10/10 read more

C Fruit Life - Coconut and mango slush - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The taro snowdae is too sweet and they put too much artificial purple color that it stained on the spoon. The crispy milk cake is again too sweet, not elastic nor creamy at all. The only thing i like is the outer part is crispy. read more

C Fruit Life - Taro Snowdae Crispy Milk Cake - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was craving something cold and mango-y so my cousin suggested we try C Fruit Life. It was okay. The menu was extensive, it seemed to be a chain in the states, and the prices were reasonable. One thing that stood out was we were served warm water which is something I never seen (even living in Asia) Ordered - Mango Shaved Ice (3.5/5). Eh. I felt like I've had better. The boba and jellies made the dish tasty and added some 'cool' elements to it but primary ingredient of mango was a little of a let down. It tasted rather stale but was still good to get by Would I visit again? Probably but to try something else read more

The papaya coconut milk smoothie here is absolutely divine! Decent price at $6 for a refreshing drink that isn't overwhelmingly sweet. The papaya blend tastes fresh, the coconut milk is light and sweet, and the herbal jelly adds the perfect texture to combine the ingredients together perfectly. Have also tried the durian smoothie before which was extremely delicious too! The snowdaes are alright, have definitely had better elsewhere. Definitely come here to try their drinks though! read more

C Fruit Life - Papaya Coconut Milk Smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really interesting unique food. When going into this store please learn to step out of ur comfort zone instead of criticizing like the other comments saying it's a "weird place" it's a very authentic and esthetic place. The people were very nice too. Keep supporting!!!! The durian pizza was light in flavor and wasn't a strong durian flavor so that was good. The ice cream was strong durian flavors and it was sooo good with the crushed peanuts. I also loved the black sesame ice cream. The spheres soul was really nice but I have a sweet tooth and it wasn't that sweet. The durian Pochette was strong but soft texture. I could eat two and I wish if I asked if they can do half and half! read more

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Food was very fresh and refreshing. A light dessert spot if you want something that's not too heavy. The fruit was very good. Definitely recommend especially on warmer days! read more

C Fruit Life - Strawberry Snowdae & Mango Pochette - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really fast service and tasty desserts! They were also super nice and let us stay and past closing hours. We didn't know that we came in 5 minutes before closing but they let us dine in anyway. Once I saw they were retrieving the carpet I knew they were closing down. When I looked at the clock it was already 10:30 (I checked online later and found out they closed at 10!!). read more

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C Fruit Life does it all- desserts, yummy savory foods (pizza to balance your sweet shaved ice, anyone?), soups, smoothies, teas... the list goes on and on. Their interior is well-lit, super cute, and spacious. You can do takeout (they have a menu in book form with pictures and descriptions to accompany each item) or dine in. Some of their items were definitely a hit or miss for me. I really enjoyed their matcha pudding (with red beans & mixed fruits), mango smoothie (with grass jelly), Fruit Mix Grass Jelly (with a variety of sliced & cubed fruits, grass jelly, & creamy mango ice cream), Brown Meets Black (with half walnut & half sesame soup), and Sphere's Edge (with taro cubes, flour balls, black sticky rice & coconut milk). I didn't really like their crispy milk cakes because it was a bit too plain and greasy. I didn't like their coconut & red bean pudding either because it didn't really taste like coconut all that much and lacked red beans! A lot of the items on the menu are quite comforting and remind me of the sweets I used to eat as a kid! The presentation of each item, even for takeout, is A+ every single time. I'm definitely interested in trying their shaved ice selections the next time I visit. Their Fruit Mix Grass Jelly is one of the BEST items on the menu- 10/10 would recommend! :- ) read more

This place is still consistent with their delicious desserts! I love the different things they have on the menu and how fresh the fruit are. Good quality, affordable dessert place! read more

C Fruit Life - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The durian pochette was my favorite!! So light, flavorful, & creamy. We were the most excited to try the half durian & mango pizza. The durian was lighter in flavor but the crust was perfect. I wish there was more durian flavor or some sort of durian topping but interesting concept! The supreme seafood pizza had a nice spicy kick to it! Check out the cheese pull in the photo! Not pictured: my durian smoothie was good & my mom enjoyed her coconut mango smoothie! read more

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The desserts here were pretty good and creative! I got the mango sago with ice cream and coconut slush. My friend got the durian pochette, and we split the fried milk. I liked the sago because it wasn't too sweet, and there was the perfect amount of sauce. The best part was the ice cream, which had a pretty strong mango flavor. I tried a bit of the pochette, which was like cream and durian wrapped in a crepe. It was pretty unique, and I liked it. The fried milk was also really interesting. It was like a milk pudding block that was breaded and fried. It was actually pretty tasty, especially if you dip it in the condensed milk. There were a ton of other things on the menu, like durian mango pizza, that I want to try, so I'm definitely coming back. I expected the place to be more fast food style, but it was more like a sit down restaurant. There were plenty of tables on a Friday evening though, and the waitress was really nice and let us hang out for a while before we got our checks. I think it gets pretty crowded at night though; seems like a popular place. read more

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Been coming to this Hong Kong dessert place and bringing friends here over the past few years and when you enter, it'll be packed with people standing and waiting for the next available table so when a party gets up and leave, that table is up for grabs. If you enjoy durian like I do, definitely get the durian cheese pizza, durian and mango pizza and durian pochette (which is a very soft pastry). You won't be disappointed with the amount of custardy, creamy durian meat and floral flavor you're getting! And how about the desserts with black sesame? The black sesame soup is full of roasted black sesame flavor coating your entire mouth and tongue that you're bound to go for another spoonful without thinking. If you're looking for a bit of contrast, check out the brown meets black soup which has walnut and black sesame working very well together. A very popular and sometimes limited item is the ginger milk soup. This is the one dessert that when they do have it and arrives at your table, it must be slowly savored. With a consistency like a custard, the ginger is not overpowering but instead creeps and lingers gently at the palate while you're enjoying the light sweetness of the milk. We always ask if they have this dessert available when we frequent here as it is very detailed and labor-intensive. Prices in the menu are fair with the quality and quantity of the food you're getting. Really wish I have pictures to display here but sometimes our appetites sneak in too fast! So if you're looking to try different desserts that are balanced and may have a savory element that don't tip too far on the salty or sweet end of the spectrum, look no further than C Fruit Life! read more

I had been waiting for C Fruit Life to open ever since I spotted the signage from across the street, but it took me a few months before I was able to make my way in. While I liked the photos provided in their menu binder, I would prefer a written description alongside so I wouldn't go about making assumptions true or false. Winter Snowball $6.99 from Mango Season is what we ended up going with since mango and chewy rice cakes sounded good. Since we were dining in, small glasses of water were brought over to our table. When the dessert arrived, it was accompanied by a spoon and napkin. The square bowl was a bit on the small side. It seemed a smaller portion than the sweet soup desserts at Yo Cha in Quincy. Winter Snowball was tasty with its mango slush, sweet diced fruit, balls of mochi, and mini scoop of mango ice cream, but I would suggest smaller bits of mochi and a larger scoop of the ice cream. I found it interesting that for an establishment that touts itself as a Hong Kong dessert company that they lack any of my favorite Chinese desserts, such as steamed egg and coconut taro tapioca soup. Perhaps I'll give their Mango Snowdae, Mango Sago Ice Cream Float, Coconut & Mango Fusion, or the Summer Breeze a try on my next visit. read more

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Came here after a delicious meal at Lanzhou Fresh Noodles for some dessert. It was pretty quiet when we arrived as we were the only people, but after staying a while, it actually got pretty busy. Ordered the Mango Sago Ice Cream Float, Durian Sago Ice Cream Float (2 scoops of durian ice cream) and the Crispy Milk Cakes. The mango was just 'meh', probably cause it's not mango season yet. The mango pieces were hard and not really sweet. The ice cream on the other hand was actually pretty good. The Milk Cakes was pretty good...just wished they gave us more condensed milk. What I REALLY fell in love with is the Durian Sago Ice Cream Float. My friend asked for two scoops of ice cream and boy was I glad he did! It really had a strong and creamy durian flavor (my fave) and the ice cream goes so well with the durian slush. A definite must get if you like durian. Definitely will come back when it's mango season to try it again. If not that, I will DEFINITELY come back for that durian. read more

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Expensive, but it hits the spot, especially if you're Cantonese or love HK desserts. We got the Starry Night and mango sago soup. read more

C Fruit Life - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm a huge sucker for mango-based dessert and shaved ice, so this place is perfect. The shaved ice was creamy and rich in flavor--better than some other Chinese dessert places in Boston. The menu is also very detailed; I was surprised by the long list of options. The reason this isn't five stars is because the waitress wasn't too friendly. It seemed like only one or two people were working late at night, and clearly the woman was exhausted. The space is also relatively small and you're required to sit down before placing your order, so it's a bit awkward when you first open the door and it slams behind you (everyone in the restaurant looks up). read more

C Fruit Life - Mango shaved ice - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Another dessert shop in Allston! I ordered the Spring Crystal while my friend ordered a fruits & mango pudding and Mango Saga combination. The spring crystal is basically mango in a variety of textures with tapioca. The Mango Saga is basically the same with pomelo on top. They all taste like real mango, even the ice cream! Definitely instagram worthy! Even though I know the menu states that the pictures are not true to size, I was a bit surprised at the size of the desserts as I still thought they would be bigger. They're smaller than the desserts from other dessert shops. C Fruit Life has a cute interior with lots of designs on the wall. It's very spacious, but it was odd as to why I had difficulty squeezing myself into the bench that I was seating at. I'm a very petite human and I could barely fit into the space provided between the table and the arm of the bench, so how could you expect an average customer to fit in there? I tried to move the bench and table, but there wasn't enough room to move them since I would have to move a chain of tables and benches... Overall, I think the mango desserts are good. They're a bit pricey, but they're definitely worth a try! I'll definitely come back again to try more mango desserts and hopefully I'll be able to be seated efficiently without any struggles. read more

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pretty great allston to get some fruit-based dessert! they have a pretty wide range of options and there's really something for everyone. it's definitely a great place for something refreshing on a hot day. - notes - both cash and card are accepted! - atmosphere - the inside of this shop is pretty spacious, with around 10 tables. it's a good spot to take some friends and the interior design is pretty cute as well! - overall experience - we came on a saturday afternoon at around 1:30 and it was almost empty. we placed our order at the register to pay, and then waited around 15 minutes for our desserts to be brought to us. - recommendations - their mango sago ice cream float and mango shaved ice are pretty good! 2/20/22 -mango sago ice cream float: my friend and i ordered this to split since the portion was definitely enough for more than one person. it has mango ice cream, grapefruit, sago, mango slush, coconut milk slush, milk, and mango pieces! it was really refreshing and not overwhelmingly sweet. my only complaint would be that the mango ice cream and mango pieces themselves didn't have much of a distinct mango flavor. i'm not sure if it'd order this again, but i didn't regret trying it! from what i remember, it was $9 for an order, which isn't too bad if you decide to share it with others. (3.5/5) read more

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Every time I am in Allston for dinner, I somehow end up here for dessert. I have been here around 9-10pm on weeknights and weekends and it isn't that busy. The service however is lacking. Sometimes the girl/lady up front doesn't pay attention to you as they are too busy on their phone/laptop. It would take awhile to get the bill. Other than that, I still give a 4 star review for this place. I usually get the Matcha Snowdae which comes with mixed fruit, red bean, and chocolate sauce. It is the right taste and not super sweet compared to other dessert spots that service these types of desserts. I have tried the Mango Pochette as well, but I have mixed feelings about it and not really a fan. This is a nice spot to chill with friends and catchup as there is enough privacy between your table and other tables! Be sure to visit if you're ever in the Allston area! read more

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Went here about a year ago--what amazing desserts! Delicious mango desserts. Can't wait to go back.

This is one of my favorite dessert shops in the Greater Boston Area. Their desserts are always so refreshing and tastes authentic. You can tell when certain places half-ass their desserts because it tastes very... generic and store-bought. C Fruit Life is not one of them! My favorite desserts from here are the mango desserts because there is a huge variety of them. It is rare for me to finish a dessert because I am picky but I find myself inhaling their desserts, which is saying a lot. This is a great place to chill and hang out with your friends. Comfortable seating with enough privacy between tables to have any types of conversation. If it's anything about restaurants in Allston, you know most places have tables that are so close to each other that you don't even feel comfortable having normal conversations. read more

C Fruit Life - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Update: So I decided to give this place another try, BAD DECISION. I came here on a Saturday night when it wasn't too busy yet. My friends and I sat down at a table this time (dining in). When we decided what we wanted a friend went up to the register to order, but wasn't allowed to because you have to order at the table if you dine in. We ordered and waited, more tables were filled up and everyone besides our table had water, even people who came after us. While waiting, we noticed a few orders getting messed up and being brought to the wrong tables. I would expect with the large amount of staff for such a small place they would be able to figure it out. The pictures on the menu are misleading and seemed to be bigger than what we actually received especially since it's pricier than other dessert places. This was true for the winter snowball, which sounded great, but tasted so bland. The mango puree tasted like water, their homemade ice cream wasn't appetizing, and the white balls tasted like nothing. The mango snowdae came served over dry ice, which was flashy, but taste-wise nothing special. I will not be coming here again and would recommend you save yourself the hassle and try a different dessert place. read more

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