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    4.1 (50 reviews)
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    Rachel B.

    This is a cute little bubble tea shop. There was parking off the street right outside when we picked up, conveniently as it's a side street off the main street. The door bell was so loud I had to cover my ears - be warned! We got a milk tea with tapioca pearls and salted cheese foam as well as a coffee with salted cheese foam. Both tasted decent. If I was in the area I might stop by again.

    Ameena A.

    Quickly stopped by this shop for some boba - and I could not be more pleased! I got a peach tea with boba, and thought it was delicious (with the boba being perfectly sweet and chewy). The person working was extremely sweet and helpful. I also thought the ambiance was cute and clean (photos attached). Would absolutely return for some more boba!!

    Sydney G.

    Enjoyed my first experience at DC Boba! Super close to my house, so I expect I'll be a frequent visitor. I tried the Dirty Brown Sugar milk tea with boba and it was very tasty! A good level of sweet without being too overwhelming. My friend got a green tea red bean smoothie and it was also quite tasty. The portion sizes are large and the definitely don't skimp on the boba. The pearls have a nice bite to them (can we say that boba is al dente??) and were quite pleasant. The interior of the space is very sparse -- this is clearly more of a take-and-go establishment versus somewhere you'd want to post up for a while. They have a very large menu -- smoothies, fruit teas, milk teas, Vietnamese coffee, hot tea, and a lot more. They also have a limited selection of snacks: when I was there, the choices were chicken or mungbean bao bun, or a pizza pastry type thing that reminded me of khachapuri. I also saw on their photo slideshow that they do a Dole Whip treat, so you can bet I'll be back to see how it compares to the Disney version!

    Austin G.

    Loving boba, my five-year-old daughter and I stopped in after shopping at nearby Target. After visiting most boba spots in the city, I left disappointed. Here's why: 1) Quality: I ordered the classic boba and it was okay. The server didn't ask how sweet I wanted it despite the menu advertising that you can choose. The result was a too sweet boba that was tough to finish. My daughter didn't love her Oreo milkshake. They also only have one size so it was too much for my daughter. 2) Price: It was $7+ for each drink and only comes in one size. 3) Space: It's small, dark, and not kept as clean as you'd expect.

    Zee N.

    I loved the inside of the shop, very cute designs and fun stickers, but 8 dollars for boba that wasn't even mixed properly is crazy. I ended up having to throw my Dirty brown milk tea away because it wast mixed properly and I just tbh couldn't take it anymore. With every sip I took I was getting like 90% syrup. This is one of the only boba places in the Columbia heights so I'm actually really disappointed. Also $8 for this is a scam. Service was good though! I mean the bao buns looked pretty good. But tbh i wast about to spend another $5 on delusion.

    Hannah H.

    DC Boba opened up in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, and offers milk tea, fruit tea, honey hot tea, milkshakes, smoothies, coffee, and even Vietnamese sandwiches and baos. Being the area for work, I was pleasantly surprised that DC Boba popped up so I can get some beverages to go. I ordered from their Signature Milk Tea menu - a Dirty Brown Milk Tea and a Purple Yammy Milky - the drinks are made-to-order, and it does take some time. Honestly, the drinks were pretty underwhelming; the Dirty Brown Milk Tea seemed to be the house's version of a brown sugar milk tea, but it was just overly sweet; the Purple Yammy Milky, which I was pretty excited about, was slightly better. There were generous dabs of the purple yam paste, and it doesn't really dissolve well, even with mixing. Both drinks had an off taste to them, like a milk substitute or another milk alternative was used. The place is small with some limited counter seating, but it seems as if patrons get their items to go. I really liked the boba mural on the wall! Staff was super kind and welcoming! Parking is definitely a pain in the area, as there's limited metered street parking. I may be interested in their their baos or their banh mis next time. +milk alternatives used in drinks? +offers banh mis and baos +friendly & welcoming staff! +limited metered street parking

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    Alondra H.

    I stopped by DC to grab some Mofongo (Dominican food) across the street & notice this place sales Bánh mi sandwiches, so I went and place my order for BBQ type. I was nervous since it's my first time so I always end up ordering something I probably won't like completely. With that in mind, I don't like BBQ and I feel like that's why I didn't like it completely, everything else in the sandwich was delicious. In Spanish we have a phrase for when a pepper is too spicy, we say "Este chile está bien perro" which translates to 'This pepper is a b...' My lips were fighting for their life, LMAO I'm gonna try a veggie only type & the chicken one in my next visits. Also, they had a deal of buy a sandwich and you get a free Ginseng which I gave to my mom and my sis loved it! She's a really, really picky one so I'm taking her there for sure! In addition to that, I order a Wintermelon Milktea w/bobaloved it!!! What can go wrong with Wintermelon? I like the consistency of the boba, not too hard, not to chewy, just right! I can't wait to be back and try the blue sky edition drinks Costumer service is TOP Esmé took my order and was really nice and patience with me. Her coworker, light brown haired young miss also provided with great service. We made conversation on the mermaid drink, halo, etc... If you guys read this, I would like to see you guys in this year's DMV Asian fest. If you are photographic you will love the ambiance and the decorations. The wall is absolutely beautiful.

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    Abe K.

    This place has classic flavors and unique ones and I was feeling adventurous and got the mermaid iced tea. It tasted great until I felt something pasty on my tongue. I took it out and was this paint-like texture which weirded me out. I've previously had the classic milk tea, which you can't go wrong with.

    Lina was absolutely wonderful! So friendly and inviting. The Mermaid Latte was my absolute favorite! I took a Char siu Bao bun to go and it made me want to go back and get another! I can't wait to go back and try the banh mi! This place is such a hidden gem

    David H.

    Decent addition to the area, stopped in and tried a taro smoothie (pretty good, consistency was closer to milk tea than smoothie), as well as a banh mi. Prices are as expected for dc, but the banh mi was pretty big. Neither blew me away but there aren't many options without heading to the suburbs. You can alter your tea with amount of sugar and ice and the regular boba are less firm than others

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    Tenzin R.

    Solid bubble tea. Won't blow you away, but is pretty good. Got the taro milk tea and the combination banh mi (#1) Taro milk tea had good taro flavor. Boba was decently soft and not too chewy. Banh Mi was very large for the price ($6.50)! Was about a foot long. Baguette comes un-toasted and the meats come around room temp. Flavor wise, the pork belly was tender but pate flavor was pretty strong. I would have liked the pork belly to be warmer, but I did have it 20 min after purchasing, so that could have been it. The space itself was small but cute. Some folding chairs on the side for waiting and one high counter along the window with high chairs. Finally Columbia Heights has its own stand alone bubble tea store!!!

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    Shane M.

    Glad I found this place! Second time going and great service. Reasonably priced. I got the strawberry milk tea with boba. Interested in trying other flavors. The cashier, Cammie, was very friendly and willing to answer questions etc. Would recommend!

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    Excellent boba. I try to get some in every big city I visit and this was really good!

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    Sesame boba (25%) and the banh mi both very good! A great addition to the neighborhood.

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    My new favorite boba spot! Love the different flavors - the purple yammy has chunks of ube in it! The food options are great too

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    4.4(60 reviews)
    1.5 miLogan Circle, Downtown
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    I stumbled upon this place while leaving Whole Foods. There is street parking and commercial…read moregarages within a reasonable walking distance. They have limited seating indoors, where you can hang out and enjoy your treat. You will find a walk-up window here that patrons use to pick up their treat that they had preordered The staff there are friendly and helpful. They serve smoothies, acai bowls, toasts, and juices. I got a loaded PBJ acai bowl, which comes in two sizes. I got the normal, which is the largest. It took them about 8 minutes to prepare my bowl. I will say that it traveled well. When I got to where I was going and was able to dig in, it was really good. I really enjoyed it. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend checking this place out. It is part of a small local chain and offers delicious and healthy food alternatives.

    Cute juice and coffee place around the corner from my hotel in DC on a bustling street. You can…read morewalk up and order at the walk up window or go inside. I came 3x during my stay. Got the green smoothie then tried the smoothie bowl which is a smoothie with toppings of fresh fruits and granola, kinda like an açaí bowl but not as sweet and more healthy. I knocked down one star bc the pricing on the menu above was wrong. They need to update the pricing on the board to match what they actually charge. Otherwise, workers are somewhat friendly and smoothies are bomb.

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    4.3(169 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Birthday cake for breakfast? Say less!…read more I've been dying to try South Block's seasonal Birthday Cake Smoothie because I'm a sucker for anything birthday cake flavored. With this week's heat wave, Thursday felt like the perfect excuse to finally treat myself. The Birthday Cake Smoothie is made with almond milk, banana, vanilla, granola, maple syrup, plant protein, and topped with a dollop of blue CocoWhip, a cherry twist, and sprinkles. I swapped the plant protein for whey protein, and it absolutely hit the spot. It was creamy, refreshing, and definitely gave me the birthday cake vibes I was hoping for without being overly sweet. I ordered ahead through the app, and my smoothie was ready right on time. I also appreciated their pickup setup. Completed orders are placed in a freezer at the counter, so you can simply grab your drink and keep it moving. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings. One thing I love about this location is being inside Union Market. There are plenty of places to sit if you want to enjoy your smoothie or bowl. Now, if you've ever been to Union Market on a weekend or evening, you already know finding a seat can feel like a competitive sport. But in the mornings, it's much calmer with far less foot traffic, making it a great time to visit. Price-wise, it's about the same as the South Block near my office in Arlington. Is it expensive? Sure. But honestly, that's just the reality of smoothie and açaí bowl spots these days. At least here, the quality, convenience, and fresh ingredients make it feel worth the splurge every once in a while. I'll definitely be back... especially if they bring this Birthday Cake Smoothie around again.

    I knew that an acai bowl was food, and, honestly... that was about it! We were drawn to this booth…read morefrom the dozen people lined up to get one, and WOW, I'm furious that I've never had one before. Exceptional. South Block has scores of options to choose from and I got the peanut butter & jelly. A+. I tried my fiancee's nutella amalgamation and it was just as good. I need to go back! We had such a great time enjoying it on the picnic tables outside. My only complaint was the acai bowl's were so good, our conversation was practically non-existent... we mostly just ate. They were filling, delicious, and broke my brain as to why I had gone this far in life without making this treat a regular in my pursuit of constantly enjoying the most toothsome dishes to be had. I need to go back. Soon.

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    4.4(394 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    We stay at the Wharf more now when visiting DC, so when we do, we make sure to stop at the nearby…read moreToastique location. Its warm, clean design makes it quite welcoming for enjoying avocado toast with smoked salmon, which brings one to a place of spiritual oneness. With white walls, natural wood-grain tables and countertops, Toastique's design radiates minimalist, urban style while remaining inviting. Any time I have been there, the wait times have been stress-free, and the queues move quickly. Food-wise, you can't go wrong with their avocado toast with smoked salmon. With a generous portion of smoked salmon on top of avocado mash, on perfectly toasted sourdough bread, creating a place of tremendous well-being. The cucumbers, marinated tomatoes, red onion, capers, and a sprinkle of microgreens make for a fully satisfying meal without feeling like you are overdoing it with your life choices. Drink-wise, I always go for cold brew and the cold brew never lets me down there. Last time, they had a peanut-butter cold brew and a black cherry one, both of which were magical. This Toastique delivers every time.

    My friend and I stopped in here after hours of exploring Cherry Blossoms and Bloomaroo at the Wharf…read more- it was late afternoon on a very busy Saturday. We hoped to find a place that offered decaf coffee since it was late in the day, but really wanted something warm since it was a bit chilly outside. Unfortunately, this location of Toastique does not offer decaf - they only have a single hopper for their coffee, so it is not an offering. We were going to find another place, however, they said how about a hot chocolate or a tea. My friend is vegan and inquired if their hot cocoa was vegan, as most places have dairy in the chocolate. The cashier went to look at the chocolate syrup and also had another person look at it to verify it's vegan. My friend ordered a hot chocolate with oat milk. Even though it was busy, we only waited about 5 minutes for her drink. We appreciated the effort to double check it was vegan, though I do wish they had decaf options.

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