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    Cuckoo's Cafe

    4.2 (124 reviews)
    InexpensiveTaiwanese, Bubble Tea
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Maggie H.

    Tried the cuckoos milk tea and Thai tea here! The cuckoos milk tea is apparently a combo of oolong and black tea with milk tea added. It was very sugary kinda syrupy - I'd recommend getting less sugar with it or just going for the brown sugar if you want something sweet. I had both the iced and hot Thai tea. Surprisingly, the hot Thai tea was pretty good. The iced one was still really sweet. Service was quick and it was fairly busy for a weekday night - most tables were taken by students with their laptops out so it's a great study place! Free parking in the lot.

    Allyson G.

    I got the strawberry matcha and Taiwanese chicken nuggets extra spicy. Both are excellent. I got cheese foam on the matcha instead of regular whipped cream, and I got 50% sweetness instead of 75%. Im glad I did, but if you like super sweet get the higher percentages. The service was fast and the lady answered all 3819 of my questions. The chicken made me a little nervous because it looked dry, but it was so good the cafe is so cute and people were there studying, playing chess, and just having a great time. I'll definitely be back

    Amanda C.

    Great cafe to study or get work done. Free wifi with purchase and plenty of seating. Cute and quirky decor too. Snap dragon drink: really good fruit tea! Refreshing for a hot day. Spicy chicken sandwich: very good sandwich with Taiwanese fried chicken flavor. Tasty slaw for refreshing contrast. Sausage bento: wished they used TW sausage instead of italian sausage for authenticity but its fine lol. Would return for the sandwich and drinks.

    Emily Y.

    This was my first time ever visiting this establishment and, with the treatment we received, cannot say I will be coming back again. The space as a whole is nice, situated on the main drag of Buford Highway. However, it is quite small and the tables are close together. Then you get to the cash register. There are literally so many signs with rules and restrictions for ordering I almost turned around and left, then and there. One sign states "we cannot give refunds or exchanges for food and drinks." Another sign says "for milk teas, matcha lattes and coffee drinks, minimum ice is half. No ice is available but we charge $0.50 extra." Yet another sign says "no AMEX, card minimum $5." And finally, the last sign says "we do not accept outside gift cards, including visa gift cards." Man, you'd think you were in a library with all the notices being thrown at you. Like I said, if I hadn't been with a group who had already agreed on coming here, I would've walked out due to the overwhelming amount of information at the register. I would also like to add here- it is pretty uncommon to only offer the minimum ice level as half, let alone charge extra for no ice. As someone who visits lots of boba stores and cafes, all over the country, most can do no ice for free, no problem. They also charge $0.75 per topping on top of their already expensive milk teas ($6.50). I would say this definitely puts them at the top range of milk tea prices. You can definitely find cheaper milk tea prices around Atlanta. Anyways, my friend and I went ahead and ordered a wintermelon milk tea and chicken nuggets while we waited for our group to arrive. Although we gave the store a heads up before coming, they could not promise us a reservation, making it difficult for our group to sit together to mingle. Nevertheless, we did appreciate them letting us use their space, so we asked everyone to purchase at least 1 item from the shop to show support. Although we asked for one item, many people purchase at least a drink and a food item, with one friend purchasing 5 food items. Just a quick glance at the menu will tell you drinks are about $7.25. The food items ranged from $5ish to $15ish depending on what you ordered. I would say most people ordered nuggets if they ordered with a drink, which brings their total to around $15 per person and we had about 20 people. We only used the space for maybe 2 hours max, were very respectful and made sure to pick up trash/move back chairs and tables if they had been moved. Which is why what happens next is such a let down. Despite my group providing *lots* of business and being respectful to the other patrons, the restaurant made it very clear that they did not appreciate our business. One of my friends, the one who bought 5 packs of nuggets ($40 worth) was trying to share with the other people. Since we were all spread out, it would've been easier to have like an extra bowl or bag to distribute the food (they came in one bag each with toothpicks). I went to the front to ask for an extra bowl, or something that we could pour some of the nuggets in so we could pass it around. Well...they refused. At first I thought they were confused- I didn't want a to-go box or anything, just like a plate or bowl so we could have multiple places for people to eat from. The lady continued to refuse, saying "we don't give out our bowls/boxes." Baffled, especially since we just brought them so much business, I said "what do you mean? We're just trying to share the food we bought from *your* restaurant." It didn't matter, she said "no, I am not giving you anything." She did end up giving me about 5 more toothpicks to share from, but that's not the point. You can have 20 toothpicks but if the bowl of nuggets is clear on the other side of the room, that doesn't do you any good. I was appalled by their attitude, considering how much business we brought them, that they could not spare even *1* single bowl for my friends and I to share with. Needless to say, they will not be getting any more of my business ever.

    Eva P.

    Nice place to study! Plenty of seating for big groups and individuals. I believe I got a strawberry slushie with lychee jelly and it was delicious. Remember you can pick your sweetness level, I ordered mine a little too sweet but it was good! They have a huge item selection on their menu which is always great to have. There was plenty of parking in the lot and the place is open until late.

    Garlic soy fried tofu
    Grace Z.

    Drinks 2/5 but Food and Ambience 4.5/5! Not sure if it was just the Yakult drinks but my drink ended up tasting super diluted. The chicken nuggets and garlic soy fried tofu are the perfect snack and a must try!

    Taiwanese Chicken Cutlet - Spicy
    Sharon C.

    I've passed by Cuckoo's Cafe so many times and finally decided to check it out! So happy I did because they have Taiwanese Chicken Cutlets which are my absolute favorite. I got the Spicy one and it was seasoned to perfection. As a spice lover with high tolerance, this was just the right amount of spice and I loved every bite. A chicken thigh is fried to perfection, while staying both juicy and crispy. Definitely recommend trying this! A bit steep at $9 but unlike any other.

    I haven't had issues with food or drinks. I usually come for the drinks and they have a great drink selection. Their ambiance is great. This is my study spot. They recently renovated the space so there's a lot more booths now and seating. They also added more charging ports. The owner is super sweet. I think she's the owner. She might be the manager. That's besides the point. I was here two weeks ago and she went around personally to all the customers letting them know that there is going to be renovations. Today, I was looking at charging ports and she helped me locate all the charging ports around the cafe.

    Classic milk tea with cheese foam, mango milk tea with tapioca Boba

    We absolutely love to stop here when we are in the area. Their drinks are very good in a city filled with options for great Boba. My favorite is the brown sugar milk tea with classic Boba. We also love their strawberry Matcha. Their cheese foam taste like a slice of cheesecake straight from New York.

    Mango green tea with grass jelly but only one block of jelly??
    Amy M.

    Always used to enjoy this place but I feel like they have skimped out on my most recent order. I got a mango green tea with grass jelly and only got one small block of jelly. Even other bubble tea places would be more generous (even their other alternate locations!). We also ordered the combo platter with spicy seasoning and it was bland and not nearly as spicy as I have had it at their Snellville location. Won't come here again!

    Taro boba
    Danielle S.

    This is such a cute little cafe to get a nice drink and have a chat with a friend. We sat in a little booth that you can curtain off. There were lots of people studying around us, so it seems conducive to that if you need a quiet place to go. The owner (or manager) came up to me and asked if I was warm enough (it was a chilly day), and I thought that was so kind and considerate! My taro bubble tea was delightful and HUGE. I got it at half the sugar level, which was still plenty sweet. I'd definitely return if I was in the area!

    Passion fruit tea, honey dew milk tea, coffee milk tea, and peach fruit tea~
    Jennifer T.

    Hands down, my favorite boba place during my Georgia trip and I went to a different boba shop every day! I got my usual Passion Fruit tea and a snack, the Osaka Chicken Nuggets. The designs on the cups were so cute! It has chickens on it. The Osaka Chicken Nuggets were savory and crispy. The sauce was nice and rich and definitely nailed the takoyaki element. The Passion Fruit tea tasted better than the other ones that I usually get. They do not put that much ice in their drinks either. This local joint was great! Hopefully, I can stop by sometime in the future if I'm ever in the area.

    Taro (left) and fruitarian (right)
    Sarah S.

    Good food & drink with cute little seating nooks that would be perfect for sitting and studying. We got the fruitarian and taro teas, the pork sandwich, zesty chicken nuggets with garlic and spicy mayo (recommend!!) and the popcorn shrimp. Everything was a hit except for the shrimp, which tasted cheap with a lackluster batter.

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    Matcha mochi donut
    Matcha mochi donut
    Ube & everything baos
    Ube & everything baos
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    4.4
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    Very tight. It was probably cute when they opened but it felt a little muted/old to me.
    Very tight. It was probably cute when they opened but it felt a little muted/old to me.
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    4.3
    (134 reviews)
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    This is such a cute shop! I can't believe I had never stopped in before, especially since I'm often…read morein this area. During our visit, my partner ordered the Super Fruit Tea ($5.95) and I got the Lychee Fruit Tea with Mango Popping Boba ($5.95). Both drinks were delicious. The Super Fruit Tea was packed with real fruit and tasted fresh. I was told that the lychee tea is made with a lychee jam rather than fresh fruit, but it still had a great flavor and paired well with the mango popping boba. Many boba shops in the area charge more than $7 per drink, so we were pleasantly surprised to find quality drinks here for under $6. We'll definitely be back to try more of their beverages.

    This place was amazing on our visit! The flavors of our drinks and ice cream were superb. I had…read morethe strawberry cheesecake ice cream with extra strawberries and the custard in the made to order cone. It was perfect! The custard here was not too sweet which just added to the overall flavor profile. My jasmine milk tea with the cheese foam was also a great choice. It was creamy and smooth. I ordered mine with no added sweetness because of having it with my dessert and it tasted great. Service was friendly enough and the seating area was comfortable. I would gladly come here again. I will say it was a little bit pricey but you get what you pay for at this place.

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    Mochi Pudding Uji Matcha & Ice Cream Mango Fusion Tea @tiffhuangry
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    Taiyaki with vanilla bean ice cream
    View of the the dining area - no customers (which is very rare on a Saturday afternoon).

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    View of the the dining area - no customers (which is very rare on a Saturday afternoon).
    Glaze Tea - Doraville

    Glaze Tea - Doraville

    4.3
    (80 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    What a cute place! I came here for a boba craving from a friend's recommendation. They have a lot…read moreof different options that I can't find in other places. I got the Tipsy which has peach and lychee flavor and pieces in it which was delicious with boba. The boba was cooked perfectly and the quality of the cup is amazing and designed beautifully

    Glaze Tea is superior to Molly Tea. 100%. Not even a question for me. Very similar aesthetic with a…read morefocus on floral drinks, but Glaze Tea absolutely wins in my books from a flavor and boba standpoint. The tea is stronger and more potent, but still delightful. The boba has great texture and the brown sugar actually adds a dimension to the drink. They have sooo many interesting milk tea options - they have some "safe" options like their Mediocre Latte (basically just a house milk tea), and the Amber (closer to brown sugar milk tea), but I would encourage you to try their floral drinks! I've tried the Glaze, the Moonlight, the Amber, and the Pink Sunset, and all were phenomenal. I really really hope that Glaze Tea gets the recognition it deserves. To top it off, a while ago, I hosted a blind boba taste test with about 10 other friends. We got the most basic milk tea each shop offered from all over the ATL area, and Glaze Tea was ranked #1 out of 10 other spots. We included milk tea from other recognizable spots like Greatea, Chi Cha San Chen, Tea Top, Kung Fu Tea, etc. I was personally shocked when it was revealed that Glaze Tea was #1 because I had just never really come/none of my friends talked about it, but since then I'm a Glaze Tea believer. My only note is I typically get 75% sugar at boba places, but I actually do 100% at Glaze Tea. There is a 5% discount if you pay with cash. Plenty of indoor seating, but they keep the store a bit chilly, so bring a jacket if you get cold easily. Service is fast! No 15+ minute wait times or lines out the door.

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    Self ordering kiosks
    Self ordering kiosks
    Glaze Tea - Doraville
    Glaze Tea - Doraville

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    Cuckoo's Cafe - taiwanese - Updated July 2026

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