This nicely-sized boba shop is so perfect for a sweet treat after Capt Loui. The decor is cute and…read morehas great soft lighting for good vibes, and cute photos. We went about 20 minutes before closing and I believe the owner was working alone that night. Sweet old lady. We ordered a bubble milk tea, avocado tea slush, and a grapefruit tea slush. I can tell by the taste that they use quality ingredients when it comes to their fruit based drinks. Grapefruit slush was refreshing and not too sweet. The avocado tea slush was new to us because it had that distinct fresh avocado taste, but it's not creamy, rather more on the tea side. We're used to Khmer spots that have avocado smoothies with the condensed milk and all that, but it tasted very good. The milk tea was more on the creamier/milkier side, I couldn't really taste the tea. The boba was a bit hard on the inside, but it was to be expected because it's the end of the day. In all, I would definitely come back for the avocado tea slush, and also try some more new items from the menu!

Yuki Bubble Tea had their grand opening this week (March 20-21, 2026) in Stoneham, across the…read morestreet from the firehouse. They offer a variety of iced drinks including milk tea drinks, tea drinks, fruit tea drinks, cheese foam tea drinks, fresh fruit tea slushes, cheese foam fruit slushes, plus nutella crepes. They were using Hood whole milk. I stopped by Yuki Bubble Tea during the grand opening and the place was getting slammed because they were offering BOGO free drinks. The standing and seating areas were busy. I ordered the Medium Taro Bubble Tea ($6.45 plus tax) and a Medium Tiramisu Milk Tea ($6.45 plus tax/actually free). Orders were backed up and they already ran out of several ingredients. They substituted white pearls for the black pearls in the taro drink, which I okayed. My order number was called ready in 28 minutes after ordering. The taro bubble tea drink was not the light purple color I'd expected, but a light brown color iced milk tea drink. This drink was sweet and cold and the substituted white pearls did the job. The tiramisu milk tea had a bit sweeter flavor than the taro milk tea drink and topped with a cool foam. I added some of the white pearls from the other drink to this drink. Overall, both cold milk tea drinks were okay. The staff was trying to rush things due to the crowds in the store.

This has been one of my favorites for years. My favorite is avocado smoothie. I love crab Rangoon…read moreand make a great vegetable curry.

Very comfortable, right smack in downtown, but average. The jasmine mango tea was delicious but the…read moredesserts were just OK. The selection was limited for a dessert establishment. Seating was comfortable and service was fine. The bathrooms had no soap which worries me... How did the food preparers wash their hands... or did they?

This is the best boba place I've been to. It trades in the trappings of the wannabe chains for a…read moremore complete experience. 1. The owner that makes the teas is an artist. I told her I'm mostly a basic boba drinker that goes for Thai milk tea normally, but I really like lychee. She recommended a great tea, and when asked about the boba add-ons I wasn't sure and she said, I'll surprise you. She had a lychee boba that was reminiscent of the lychee jellies I used to like in my college days. I really appreciate a place that will make recommendations and take some of the stress of ordering off away from me. 2. They have a unique menu and it rotates seasonally! 3. All the teas are pretty much the same price. 4. The business has a chill vibe and plenty of space to lounge and hang out. 5. The tea flavor was great, it had a nice citrus incorporation. Summery and tasty with the fun aftertaste of the lychee Highly recommend this place, go check it out

The food was fresh and very tasty. Great menu! The service was very friendly and attentive. The…read moreambiance was casual and low-key. The inside of the place is gorgeous and airy. They have board games to lounge while sipping on Bob a tea and munching on sandwiches. I highly recommend this place and suggest you give them a visit!

Super cute inside! And the baristas are super friendly. An amazing presentation of pastries at the…read moreentrance, plus more space next to the main area for comfortable dining. The banana pudding ube matcha and iced pandan latte were super good, not too sweet. The blueberry scone was amazing as well, good ratio of berries and bread. Will come back for their other drinks! *Street parking (not crowded)

They have great homemade food and a wide selection of baked goods that are Ube flavored! We love…read morethe rice plates we got, however, I do think the Ube Latte is a bit watered down. The servers were super friendly and took the time to explain what the dishes were since it was our first time there. There have ample seatings and street parking outside of the restaurant. Food: 8/10 Value: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9/10

I can't believe it took me so long to check them out!! The rice bowls are delicious, the chicken…read moreCaesar salad was amazing!! I couldn't believe the real chunks of chicken - not those processed fake strips!! Absolutely delicious!! But, my new morning favorite is the avacado toast!! I was actually shocked. When I opened it up I actually gasped - I have never seen an item actually look better than the pic on the menu!!! The tomatoes are top tier- they must come from a farm. They have so much flavor, combined with the fresh avocado & seasoning!! Even the bread is fresh and delicious!! I am telling you, you're missing out if you don't try it!! And while your there grab a bowl for dinner, you won't regret it!

Prep Hero Café opened in the former Neapoli Café & Pizzeria space in Malden, which I've stopped by…read morea couple of times for Italian food takeout. This casual café offers all day breakfast fare, rice & pasta bowls, 10" pizzas, coffee/espresso drinks, smoothies, and cold drinks & grab & go meals from the cooler. The place is order at the counter or online and there are a few tables to sit at. I stopped by Prep Hero for takeout very recently. I got the Firecracker Shrimp Pasta ($17.99 plus tax), which was all set to go in about 12 minutes. This pasta dish had 6 tender shrimp with tails, cheesy bread slices over al dente penne with a mild tomato cream sauce, garnished with parsley. It was a pretty good pasta dish. I would probably come back so I can try other things like the savory steak bowl and sweet chili drizzle salmon.

This is awkward.... I'm the only person of color in this…read morecoffee shop today and...why was I given my coffee and food to go when the person before and after me were not? I am clearly sitting at one of their tables and my coat is off... Not saying anything...just that this is weird and awkward.

Still amazing as the first time I went! Have tried a lot of bakeries since and recently came back…read morehere and got the spinach and feta croissant. Such a good croissant, buttery and flaky!! The pineapple and coconut scone was a nice surprise to see! Love trying unique flavoured scones!!

Great food and friendly service. My go to for years now. I go early in the day cause gets busy…read morelater.

A great little cafe in Malden center. Parking can be a challenge because it's only street parking…read moreand the residential streets are permit only due to the close proximity of the train station. The staff is really friendly and the large is quite large. If you aren't a volume coffee drinker, go for the medium. They make poppers daily, I keep on forgetting to try them when I go. One of these days I'll get them hot out of the oven. The açaí is also great, nice and cold. The only thing I wouldn't revisit is the breakfast sandwich. The egg was cooked perfectly, but the cheese doesn't melt properly and the bun was toasted, but lacked flavor. If the bun was buttered, it may have helped.

Ritual Coffee Bar was an awesome find and definitely exceeded our expectations…read more From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and took the time to walk us through the entire menu, explaining all the different food and drink options. They also mentioned they serve brunch on the weekends, which immediately gave us another reason to come back. The espresso and tiramisu martinis were absolutely delicious, and one of the biggest highlights for me was that they were able to make them decaf. That's not something you find everywhere, and it made the experience even better. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and has a really cool vibe. It's the kind of place where you can stop in for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or even dinner. They have an impressive drink menu and plenty of great food options, making it easy to visit any time of day. What really stood out was their private room. It's a fantastic space for meetings, podcasts, or small gatherings and can comfortably fit a good-sized group. We'll definitely be making Ritual Coffee Bar one of our regular spots. Highly recommend!

Amazing new coffee shop with cocktails and small bites. If you're in the area, stop by! Plenty of…read moreseating for groups of 2 or 4, along with single seats at the bar. You'll also see a small conference room / podcast booth in the back which is so cool. I have the regular espresso martini and can tell you it was amazing -- very smooth and espresso forward.