Continued fan of this typical and familiar bubble tea spot with adjustments for ice and sugar…read more Most Gong Cha's feel cramped and after you order, you're stuck trying to find a spot to wait along the window. But the product is consistent, which is key. You can either order on the kiosk or by going to the register. Join their rewards program with your phone to score discounts. They're typically not that great but sometimes you come across one that is actually worth it. The location is prime and easily seen from the street.

I stopped by this GC store on a weekday noon to get a Thai Milk Tea with bubbles. The store was…read moreempty but it was clean. I put in my order right away. The barista made the drink quickly. But the wrapper on top was not properly sealed. The drink started to spill as I was trying to shake it mix it. The tea didn't taste good either. But the bubbles were. Rare disappointment from this store.

We got the Pearl Milk Tea and Coffee Milk Tea and I must say, I never knew bubble tea could taste…read moreso fresh. Not too sweet even. They must use the best ingredients. Hidden gem in NJ for sure~! MUST TRY PLACE!

Y'all have no idea how much it bums me out that NJ doesn't have many good boba shops. Luckily, I…read morelive in one of the best parts of the state--about 9 miles away from NYC--so I can just hop on a bus and have access to more options! Anyways... I still like to shoot my shot with places around here because ya never know when ya might hit the jackpot. I found BTX Cafe on Yelp. The interior is small and simple, but beautiful! It's bright, with tons of natural light, and has a modern, minimalistic Japanese-inspired design with light wood furniture and neutral colors. There's also wifi and outlets, which is always a win. The menu is a mix of both coffee and bubble tea, with the usual favorites: milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, espresso, and cold brew. Prices are a few dollars lower than most other cafes, which is definitely a huge plus. I'm not into overly sweet drinks. I prefer a very strong tea flavor, so I order mine with the lowest amount of sugar possible and light ice. The staff is friendly, and they make drinks pretty quickly. What I tried... MILK TEAS: Pearl Milk Tea ($5.25) Oolong Milk Tea ($5.25) These were a big thumbs down. They were wayyy too milky, and the tea flavor barely came through. I was disappointed. FRUIT TEAS: Passion Fruit Green Tea ($5.75) Mango Green Tea ($5.75) Lychee Oolong Tea ($5.75) The fruit teas were better--refreshing, with a stronger tea base. The oolong was toasty and nutty, and the jasmine green tea was sweet and floral. As for the fruity flavors... I don't think they use real fruit puree like some other boba brands. The passion fruit and mango tasted similar and I almost couldn't tell the two drinks apart. Both lacked that signature tangy, tropical kick and tasted more like artificial syrup. Thankfully, the tea helped even it out. Out of the three, the lychee oolong was my favorite. It was the most balanced! The tapioca pearls were actually the highlight-perfectly chewy, bouncy, and soft. Your taste buds might enjoy their drinks, but mine didn't love them. A bit of a letdown since the prices are lower than its competitors, but maybe that affects the quality. I liked the lychee oolong tea enough to come back for just that. Perhaps the coffee is better? The hunt continues...

HAPPY NATIONAL BOBA DAY (4/30)! It only feels right to update my review of my go-to spot in the…read morearea. NJ doesn't have many great boba places, which is why I'm EXTREMELY grateful to have Tsaocaa nearby. I'm a regular, and the drinks are consistently amazing. I'm pretty picky--I only like drinks with a strong tea flavor that really pulls through. My biggest pet peeve is when they're too milky, overly sweet, or taste artificial. Tsaocaa absolutely nails it! The tea to milk ratio is ON POINT! One sip in, and I could tell they use high quality, premium tea leaves and fresh fruit ingredients. This is one of the few places that truly gets both milk AND fruit teas right! Over the past two years, I've worked my way through a good portion of the menu. You really can't go wrong with choosing any drink! There are so many options--milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, fruit mojitos (non-alcoholic), yogurt slushes, you name it. It's the perfect mix of classic staples and more creative flavors. My top two favorites are: *Passion Fruit & Lime Tea - Get this if you want something refreshing, tangy, and tropical. I get it with no sugar since the fruit already brings a natural sweetness. And they actually use real passion fruit seeds! *Brown Sugar Black Milk Tea - The black tea is strong and slightly bitter, but the creamy milk balances it out. They don't go overboard with the brown sugar--just enough to give you little sips of sweetness. *King of Milk Oolong Tea - I don't usually go for oolong tea, but this one's starting to win me over. I absolutely LOVE the deep, roasted flavor. I order mine with less ice and either the lowest sugar level or no sugar at all. The baristas hit the mark on the sweetness levels and make it exactly how I want. When you order 30% sugar, you really get 30%. For the true tea lovers, I recommend 30% or none at all if you really want that bold tea taste. The tapioca pearls are addicting--soft, chewy, and not crazy sweet. Their pearls have a natural amber brown color since they're made from sweet potato, without any added syrups or dyes. Most boba elsewhere is made from cassava root and then dyed artificially. Yes, it's on the pricier side--but I am SO willing to pay for the higher quality! They have a rewards program, so if you collect enough points, you can score free drinks! There's a lovely barista who's almost always there--she makes my drinks just right and quickly every time. I do wish there were more seating though. It's a small store with just a table and a few stools at a counter. They do have wifi if you're thinking of getting some work done. This location also has a full menu of popular Vietnamese dishes like pho, lemongrass grilled pork, vermicelli bowls, and banh mi. I've tried the banh mi, and honestly, I'd skip it. Stick to the bubble tea here! Tsaocaa is a must try for all boba lovers! Get your sip on! They even have a 1000mL bucket size! *eyes emoji* I have to limit myself to one drink a month... or I'll end up with a 9-month old boba belly.

Tsaocaa is located at the plaza of ShopRite. Very convenient. They have many options of tea/mix…read moredrinks and food. I don't think every location serve hot food but this Englewood one does. Very friendly staff. Drink was quick to come out. Saw couple online order pickup while I was waiting. It's quite popular. Some seating but mostly a takeout place. I got brown sugar bubble tea (less ice and 50% sugar). It's average to me. I wish the bubble texture is more chewy. It's too soft for me. And it's not as strong flavor as other tea stores. Milk tea itself is ok. Not my top 3 choice but not bad either.

I bought a chocolate cake for my dad yesterday and it was absolutely beautiful…read more Not only did it look amazing, but it tasted even better--rich, moist, and perfectly balanced sweetness. Everyone at the celebration loved it and kept asking where it was from! Best service!!! Definitely coming back again. Highly recommend if you're looking for a cake that impresses both visually and taste-wise.

Good bakery I recommended this space I like it too Mach I wanna come every day hereread more

Poke bowls are a staple in my "healthy fast food" rotation. If you've never had it before, it's…read morebasically like a Hawaiian version of Chipotle with raw fish. This location is consistent with the quality and service at its other location in Englewood. Interior is clean and bright with a large group table and bar seating. You can build your own bowl or choose from a signature menu with pre-selected ingredients. I built my own (~$17) and filled out a sheet with a list of ingredients. You can choose 2 bases, 2 proteins, 6 toppings, 2 sauces, and 4 garnishes. Just a side note for those who don't like raw fish: they have options with cooked meat like shrimp tempura and fried chicken. I chose brown rice, spicy tuna, smoked salmon, mango, pineapple, tamago, seaweed salad, pickled ginger, red onion, nori, candied walnuts, and cashews. I topped everything off with spicy mayo and ponzu soy sauce. Service was super quick as I was the only one there. Everything was fresh! My bowl was sweet, savory, and spicy. It was just the right portion size to satisfy my hunger, but not enough to put me in a food coma.

This poke spot is located in a busy shopping plaza in Closter NJ! I was excited to try their poke…read morebowls - Here is what I ordered: Skuna Bay: salmon bowl The Crew: tuna bowl Double Dragon: spicy salmon and tuna bowl A build your own bowl with mayonnaise sauce Matcha and taro bubble tea Jasmine and honey kumquat tea Hibiscus and cranberry tea All the bowls were healthy, filling and fresh! My personal preference is salmon so of course the Skuna Bay bowl was my favorite! As for the drinks, I was honestly shocked that the hibiscus and cranberry tea was my favorite because hibiscus is usually sour but this mix of flavors made it so refreshing! I loved the fast casual style of the restaurant - you can either get take out or stay and eat your fresh bowl by the big windows!

Korean bakery @ Closter, NJ This franchise shop did not…read moreparticipate in tour les jour App so I couldn't get any points. There was a big spacious seating upstairs which was modern and clean. The black coffee, pastries and the loaf of mascarpone loaf of bread tasted good! The cashier was also friendly.

This bakery located at a small plaza at Creskill. Parking lot in the front. Not much traffic…read more Great bakery merchandise, savory, sweet, creamy and many different cakes to purchase. The staff is very nice. They packed all the stuff nicely in the bag for us. I thought the TLJ reward program is national but they actually don't accept it there. The sitting area on the second floor is spacious. Very clean. Good hangout spot for friends or just by yourself.

we entered the empty establishment and the person behind the counter didn't even look up or say hi…read more we found what we wanted and it looked great on picture, but boy was it bad. I ordered a strawberry matcha thinking it would be equal ratio, but this is straight up milk with a hint of strawberry, no matcha. strawberry concentrate was thick and chunky. my boyfriend's drink taste nothing like green tea, but instead, pulpy pineapple juice. very disappointing, more effort needed. the environment of the place is also extremely gloomy and poorly lit.

I freaking adore this place... the woman that owns it is so kind and doesn't mind walking you…read morethrough the menu... hands down some of the best teas I've been lucky enough to try

This is a nice GC store with space available for dine-in. The looks clean and cozy. They have…read moreseveral board games available too for guests to play while waiting or handing out in the store. They also have a small merchandise shelf that has unique GC products. The menu had all of the popular drinks. We ordered the strawberry milk tea with bubbles and black tea through the kiosk. The drinks were ready in couple of minutes. Both drinks were really tasty. Bobas were soft and chewy too. There was only one associate at the store but he was managing all the orders efficiently. Did a wonderful job with the strawberry milk tea. I have never seen anyone put the strawberry syrup so nicely all around the cup. It looked so nice and I had shake it so many to mix it with the milk.

Found out about this Gong Cha location by accident and I'm loving it. Nice decoration inside. Chill…read morevibe with some board games at the lounge area. They could prob put another cover on the couch. It's very worn out. Standard menu and drinks. They have waffle posters on the wall but I don't see it in the kiosk. Service is quick. We didn't wait for long for our drinks. Drinks taste great like other locations.

I had a late night craving for bubble tea and all the locations around me had already closed. I had…read morefound Little Boba and saw it was open late. Little Boba is located in Bergenfield on Washington Ave. we had arrived and it was a simple store set up with some tables and chairs. There was a machine in the front for placing orders. They had a variety of boba, snacks like churros and chicken, corn cups, ice cream and so much more. We just ordered boba that night. We got the honeydew boba milk tea, honeydew slush and a matcha drink and also a churro with ice cream. We waited in store as they prepared our order and it was made fairly quickly. Everything was made fresh and I loved the honeydew boba! I will definitely be back again for when I have that late night boba craving!

Great little boba spot. Also have a lot of really good food. It's under a different name KBBQ cup…read moreBob so I'll leave a review for that on the other page. My daughter gets boba here and she loves every flavor. Although she only gets mango and cotton candy . The People are really nice and the drink comes out within 5 minutes.

Cute little cafe in Closter! They have some unique flavors and the employees are very friendly. I…read moreended up trying out the Ham & Cheese Croissant and the chocolate chip cookie. Croissant was SO GOOD - the cheese was really melty and the croissant was so fresh and flakey. The chocolate chip cookie was also really good - you can tell they use really good quality chocolate and it was one of those cookies where the crust is crunchy and the middle part is softer. The cookie also had a ton of chocolate so definitely a must try if you like your cookies with less dough (but not overly sweet!) Overall, would come back to try other pastries. TIP: Gets crowded on the weekends with bikers. Go early or late afternoon to ensure you get parking. They do have a parking lot but it can fill up fast.

Should have reviewed this place a while ago, because I've grabbed their delicious bread before…read more Today my wife and I were walking at the nearby nature center and decided to extend the walk to La Tabatiere. The shop is small but they use the space wisely, nice counter filled with one hit after the other. Literally everything in there looks magnificent. Today I went with a double shot of espresso and a chocolate peanut butter chip cookie. Service is prompt and professional. We sat at a picnic table outside the bakery. The espresso was quite good, nice well rounded flavor. The cookie was decadence personified! Chocolatey, pops of peanut butter, in a perfectly chewy cookie. Really enjoyed La Tabatiere!