Dr.ink is located in Downtown San Jose. I heard about this place when it Soft Opened. I finally got around to trying it out today -- on its Grand Opening. Located behind San Pedro Square, it was relatively quiet when I walked in. While placing my order, many patrons walked in behind me. The staff were friendly and engaging, offering assistance with what's on the menu. After ordering, I had the chance to look around. Soon my drinks were ready. They were refreshing and tasty -- a little different than drinks found at other Tea places. I will definitely be going back to sample more of their menu. read more

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I've been here only twice and Dr.ink has easily become my favorite spots to get coffee. On my most recent visit, I ordered the iced tiramisu latte. It came with a lady finger on the side which I used to stir the cream top. It was very reminiscent of a tiramisu. I'm excited to come back and try their other creative beverages. read more

Dr.ink - Tiramisu latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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If I had to sum up Dr.ink in one word? Aesthetic. The vibes are definitely modern & clean inside and the drinks are beautiful. Clearly a lot of thought and effort was made into making this place pleasing to the eyes, and I can see why photos of the drinks alone would drive a lot of people to come and try it (as I did!) I was intrigued by the "Dirtea" drinks because the person behind the counter said they don't have any caffeine. The Thai Brulee Dirtea I got was flavorful and sweet (but not excessively so). It came with boba in a small-sized cup for $5.74 after tax. I was able to finish this drink in one sitting and I am a notoriously slow boba drinker. I enjoyed the drink for the short while it lasted, but it was nothing memorable. Unfortunately with Urban Ritual just across the street, I'm not sure I would opt to return specifically to Dr.ink if I were in the San Pedro Square area in the future. read more

Dr.ink - 07-26-2021 Thai Brulee Dirtea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

We came on 6/5/21 and there was not a lot of street parking available but we found one luckily. It was $0.50 for 15 minutes which was not bad. The interior of this place looked really industrial-like and it was refreshing to see. There were a few people here drinking around 3:30pm. Their menu was simple and we decided to order the Jade Green Milk Tea ($4.95) and Ruby Black Milk Tea ($4.95). The Jade Green Milk Tea was light in the tea flavor but not bad otherwise. The Ruby Black Milk Tea was okay and it reminded me of another milk tea place. The boba was soft and chewy so that was good. There was only one size so one will be okay for some people while others might want more. Overall, Dr.ink was okay to me and close to the San Pedro Square Market. read more

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I got influenced on Instagram by their esthetic drinks and space. Located right by San Pedro Square. Easy to find, right on the corner of the red brick building. They no longer offer the 20% discount that they offered during their soft opening. Come here if you're looking to snap some pics for IG. All their drinks are IG worthy. However, I do have to agree with a fellow yelper on here that their drinks can afford to be more sweet and teas more flavorful. Their normal sweetness is about 75% normal sweetness at other boba shops (which is probably a good thing if you're watching your health). If you're like me and nurse your drinks until the ice melts, the size of their drinks will be perfect for you. They're small compared to the average American size, but I prefer them this way. read more

Arrived at this place on a Sunday evening, so the street parking was pretty scarce and had to park about a block away. It's right next to San Pedro square, so expect to do a bit of walking in order to get to this place. The overall look and aesthetic is the first thing that caught my attention walking through the front door. I love how the walls are made of glass, the main countertop is made out of marble, and only basic colors are used to decorate the shop. My girlfriend and I ordered the Golden Oolong Milk Tea, Matcha Matcha, and a Lotus donut which cost around $13 total. Both drinks overall were extremely refreshing with nice textures including the boba. The donut was a bit more on the expensive side costing around $3, so I wouldn't recommend unless you're craving one during the time. Would recommend trying this place out at least once especially since it's new! read more

Dr.ink - Golden Oolong Milk Tea and Matcha Matcha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Walking into Dr.Ink was so refreshing. It was such a clean and modern vibe for a boba shop. The customer service was extremely friendly. I asked about Blue Coconut drink because I wanted it for the gram. The gal at the register mentioned it was coconut-y but had a ginger taste due to the spirulina. It was between that "lattea" or the matcha and she highly recommended the Blue Coconut. The drink overall was rich and delicious. The ginger taste wasn't as faint as I would like it but it was interesting in comparison to all the other lattes/teas I've had. It kind of felt like my coconut drink was topped with ginger beer. It was good. Fun fact: I actually got a lot of attention in San Pedro Square about my blue drink. A lot of "what is that?" Or perhaps they thought I was walking around with an alcoholic beverage. Who knows! read more

Dr.ink - Blue Coconut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Both times I've come here I ask for the drink to be less sweet but the woman who works there (I think the owner?) tells me it can't be adjusted. Not really sure how this works because I got the strawberry cheesecake seasonal drink which was just a latte base with strawberry puree and cream top and I asked for less sweet/less strawberry puree, but she said no. Ended up not being able to finish drink because it was too sweet... probably won't come back here but if you like extremely sweet drinks with a splash of coffee then this might be up your alley Rest of the staff was really friendly though read more

20% off until the end of May as part of their soft opening! Came here with a friend Saturday afternoon to try this place out. Parking was surprisingly seamless as there is a parking garage a block away with 90 minutes free parking. There was a short line when we arrived since only 2-3 parties are allowed inside at once, but we were able to order in less than 5 minutes. The interior of this place is like a brutalist Blue Bottle in its minimalist and concrete design. I'm a huge fan, although I wish they had more seating. Indoor seating isn't an option right now, but they only had two tables set out which makes me think they don't plan on having much seating anyways. Hopefully they add more seating in the future as it would be a shame to not be able to utilize the sleek space; I would definitely want to grab a drink and sit down with friends or read a book here. I did see a restroom which is a plus. I am a sucker for everything black so there was no question that I was getting the black lattea. It was nougat flavoured but it could've been literally onion flavoured and I still would've gotten it. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't really a fan of the nougat--it was overwhelmingly sweet even after I asked for less sweetness. I don't think..? there's any tea in it but I would've appreciated some bitter element in the drink to cut through the sweetness. I got to try a sip of my friend's matcha lattea with boba and we both agreed it was good. I personally thought the boba was a bit tasteless and a little too firm but she enjoyed it. We both got our drinks with oat milk--extra points to this place for offering oat milk substitutions at no charge! TIP: If you're here for the ~ aesthetic ~ of the ink latteas, get your drinks at normal ice levels to achieve the full contrast between the "ink" and the milk. The employee was nice enough to warn me about this when I ordered a matcha lattea for my sister to have later at no ice, though I ordered mine with less ice and you can still really tell the difference vs. my friend's drink with full ice. I'm still glad I tried the nougat (first time my boba matched my outfit!) but I don't see myself getting it again. I definitely want to come back to try their other drinks though! read more

Dr.ink - pictured: the positive correlation between ice levels and ~ aesthetic ~ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

If I could come here every day, I would. My friend introduced me to this place, and I am forever grateful to her for that. They honestly excel in both coffee drinks, and and in bobas. So far, I've only had a peanut butter latte and the golden oolong Boba milk tea with oat milk at 50% sweetened. The peanut butter latte was a perfect amount of sweetness. I usually ask for half the amount of sweetness at other coffee shops, but this one in its full sweetness was perfect. They also give you a peanut butter wafer on top, and it completes the order. The Boba is amazing! There is no bitterness to it, and the Boba pearls are a perfect texture, and are fresh! This place is located right across from San Pedro Square, or I guess you could say it's basically part of it. Just make sure you remember to pay for metered parking lol. I forgot because of my sleep deprived state as a mom, but honestly, the drinks were worth it. The customer service is excellent and the people are super friendly and seem to remember you lol. It has an industrial/modern vibe inside and I could see myself hanging in the cafe for a while. read more

They no longer have soft serve during the week: only on the weekends. In terms of soft serve, It looks like they have a tea flavor, and a fruit flavor; tea and strawberry. Previously, they had a nougat flavor that was served with crumbled honeycomb. When it's available, it's pretty good, but it's a huge bummer when I show up on a Thursday and it's not available. read more

A caffeine addict's dream: Service/Ambiance: To be honest, I didn't expect much out of this shop. However, when I walked inside I was impressed by the sleek and modern interior. The service was also superb. The lady handling our drinks was extremely nice and was adamant about getting my order right when I kept on changing my mind about the order. (5/5) Drinks (both came w/ double espresso shots): Both of the drinks coffee portion tasted the same. The coffee was smooth, however there was a slight acid aftertaste (I know that American cafes are accustomed to this so I don't blame Dr. Ink for this). Butterscotch Latte: The butterscotch flavor was noticeable and the cream when mixed in the coffee provided a not overpowering sweetness which I appreciated. (4.5/5) Black Sesame Latte: The sesame flavor hit me almost automatically. Toasted and a little nutty are the words I would describe the flavor. I'm not a huge black sesame fan, however this drink was pleasant to drink. (4/5) Order came to be ~$14 without tip so not a bad price. I wouldn't mind coming again if I needed a caffeine fix read more

Dr.ink - Black Sesame Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Overall (5/5): Aesthetic cafe serving unique and delicious coffee and other drinks! Food (5/5): I got the sesame latte, and it was delicious! The sesame portion wasn't too powdery, which I enjoyed. Service (5/5): Nothing much to comment here! Pretty standard. Ambiance (5/5): I love the grey and white walls and the marble detailing! The overall aesthetic is beautiful. There wasn't that much seating, but I was able to get a table. read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love the revolving seasonal drinks from this cafe! They offer such unique lattes which are surprisingly so yummy :) It's always a pleasant time here, and I definitely enjoy the ambience and open space. I definitely recommend trying this place out of you're ever in Downtown San Jose! read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Was in town for a conference and wanted to decompress with a lovley coffee, and I'm glad I chose Dr. Ink for the occasion. I had an daily special- an iced fermented rice and honey latte. It was floral and complex and yummy. I will be back next time I'm in San Jose. read more

So I really like the pink hour drink. It's strawberry yogurt based and it's very tasty. I got a "black nougat" ice cream and it was terrible. I asked if it would be similar to big hunk nougat and they said yes. but it taste like vanilla ice cream mixed with charcoal or something but I had a couple bites and threw it away. Previously my daughter had the strawberry slush not realizing that it was actually tea. So she didn't drink that one either. read more

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Mega hipster and very worth. This reminds of boutique LA boba spots-- great quality that matched the look. For COVID safety purposes, seating is limited + masks are required. The shop is pretty spacious, so you can comfortably social distance while you wait on your drink. Parking is tricky around here-- my bf, sister, and I parked in the $8 lot down the block, but there weren't any attendants or meters. Unexpectedly free parking?????????????????????? Interestingly enough, Dr.ink uses a paper sheet to cover their drinks, rather than plastic film. Unsure whether this is for ~aesthetics~ or cost-efficient (unlikely) or environmental purposes BLACK INK LATTEA (low ice, 50% sweet, boba): Mix before drinking! I can't exactly put my finger on the "nougat" flavor-- lowkey reminds me of Taiwanese peanut nougat candy? Very reminiscent of "Asian" dessert profiles. You can't lower more than 50% sweet, which made sense when I drank it-- the sweetness is exceptionally light. Boba is cooked fine. THAI BRULEE (low ice, boba): YUM. My bf ordered this and I immediately regretted my order. Such a good flavor combo! Definitely stronger on the creme brulee end than Thai tea, but none of the artificial sugar aftertaste. Given the drink's recipe, sugar isn't adjustable-- but somehow, the sweetness doesn't feel too overpowering. Would recommend! Something to note for this drink: you can't swap for alternative milks, it's only made with dairy. My sister ordered the Pink Ink Lattea and I picked up the Strawberry Fruithea for my parents. Everyone was a fan! My parents dubbed it their new favorite boba spot in SJ :-) read more

Dr.ink - Thai brûlée - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Had the seasonal peanut butter latte... super good and perfectly sweet (mild sweet) , how i like it to consume

My boyfriend went to Dr.ink around 5pm on a Saturday. The crowd picked up, but the staff was sufficient in getting orders out. I liked the design of the place: minimalist and modern, which allowed for the eye-catching, colorfully vibrant drinks to shine. Each drink order that came out looked incredible in its own right. He and I were leaning towards the fruity drinks since it was a hot day. I ordered the cucumber pear sparkler, and he had the mango fruithie. We enjoyed the drinks a lot and look forward to trying other ones. Dr.ink has an extensive menu that I know I'll be plowing through in the next few weeks. I also appreciate that Dr.ink has plenty of non-caffeinated options on the menu, which I find hard to come by especially from an Asian drink place. Athough I wouldn't necessarily categorize Dr.ink as a typical boba spot either. Pink drink, I'm coming for you next! read more

Dr.ink - Cucumber pear and mango fruithie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I was skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. I got the Ruby Black Milk Tea with oat milk ($6), and I was wow'd on the first sip. The tea taste comes through distinctly and isn't diluted. It has the right amount of milk and sweetness. The boba is on the chewier side. The straws are eco friendly and seem to be made of paper - a consideration if you're bothered by the texture. If you're confused by the menu like I was, Puriteas are teas with an optional milk foam on top. Milkteas are what you'd expect - milk and tea mixed together. read more

Dr.ink - Ruby Black Milk Tea with oat milk ($6) - Distinct tea flavor, perfect balance of milk/tea, and just enough sweetness. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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FLAVOR (4/5): Original drinks with a twist! Ordered their avocado fruit tea smoothie. You heard that right! Avocado with tea? I loved avocado smoothies growing up, and to have this twist on it-- creamy, refreshing, satisfying. The strawberry fruit tea smoothie was a hit too! The milk teas were on the lighter side which they did warn us about. A lighter roast on the tea, be ware! INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): You're coming here probably for the aesthetic you saw on their IG page/Yelp. The drinks look interesting and their interior is very industrial! Concrete walls, plants, neon signs. Minimal but purposeful! SERVICE (4/5): They are still soft opening so things might fun a little slow. The cashier was friendly! I wish they gave out paper trays to hold your drinks instead of plastic bags though. TAKEAWAYS: New boba spot to try out! Come here for the calming vibes and leave with a tasty cool drink! On the average to pricey side but I saw them use fresh ingredients in their smoothies! Parking can be an issue in downtown near San Pedro. Don't know if they do validation parking yet. During soft opening follow them on IG for an extra 5% off your order! read more

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I have heard so many good things about this place and finally made it over. I tried the sesame latte with oat milk. It was amazing, for anyone saying you can barely taste anything this is the taste of quality coffee and flavor not pure sugar. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors! read more

Dr.ink - Sesame oat milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The interior design is super cute and aesthetic! Plenty of chairs, tables, benches, and high tops for indoor seating. I asked the employee for a recommendation and she responded with the Thai Brûlée that did not disappoint. My friend ordered the Black Sesame Coffee and she said it was good. Also, our dogs were allowed inside with us :) read more

Dr.ink - Thai Brûlée & Black Sesame Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I tried this place when they first opened up and I really liked the drinks here! I ordered the Raspberry Lychee - The raspberry is very strong and kind of overpowered the lychee in this drink. It was sweet at the first sip but the aftertaste tasted kind of bitter. Pineapple Fruithie - Out of all the drinks that I have tried, their fruthie drinks is what makes this place so unique. I really enjoyed this refreshing pineapple slushee. They also had avocado and I wanna try that next time I come back! Pink, Strawberry Ink Latte - very cute and pretty drink however, the flavors weren't as strong in the drinks. Parking is also pretty easy to find considering that they have street parking right in front of the store! I heard they have updated the menu and added in new items since I've been there! Can't wait to come back to try it out again. Check out my Instagram for more! @eatwithsabs read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Went here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, and was looking for a new spot to buy drinks. We saw dr.ink through a Yelp search after walking around San Pedro Square and decided to give this place a try. The interior was really clean, and the service was great. They have a different drinks available but we decided to both choose the green apple since we both wanted something refreshing. The drink wasn't too sweet, and it was perfect to end the day after walking around. The only issue that I have is that the straw that they had wasn't big enough to carry up the jellies in the drink and it would get stuck. I'll be back in the area and give an updated review when I try one of their coffees. read more

Dr.ink - Green apple drink with jellies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this place. The drinks are very unique and the coffee has been delicious every time. The interior is nice and the staff is friendly and informative as well. I really like going for their seasonal drinks. Everything I've had tasted balanced and not overly sweet either. I still think about the coffee I had and really enjoyed their soft serve with crispy nougat. There's something for everyone on their menu. Lots of exciting things too. Give it a try if you're in the area! read more

Love the ambiance here and the menu selections are pretty unique. I ordered the strawberry yogurt cone, as I was sharing with the kiddo, and that was good, but next time I'm definitely trying the jasmine milk tea flavor! The service was friendly and quick, which is great! Location is at the very corner across from San Pedro Market. I don't think it's super convenient for a "quick" stop, since parking may be a struggle. You have the option of street parking, or if you're going to be in the area for a bit and don't mind a stroll, there's the San Pedro garage as well. read more

I literally get this coffee anytime I'm in San Jose . They know my order when I walk into the shop. The coffee is amazing and would recommend it. read more

Dr.ink in San Jose is located across from the San Pedro Square Market. The store is hip, modern, and sleek. I love how innovative and unique some of the drinks are and look. Unlike most boba shops that open around 11 AM - 12 PM, they open at 8 AM every day (but they close early at 6:30 PM every day). I tried their Avocado Fruithie, Black Ink Lattea, Blue Ink Lattea, Yellow Ink Lattea, Gyokuro Puritea, Jade Green Puritea, Jade Green Milk Tea, Jasmine Green Tea Latte, Pineapple Sparkling, and Raspberry Lychee Sparkling. I like how many variety of green tea there is here. I also like comparing the taste of the different milk teas, puriteas, and tea lattes. I would definitely want to try their soft serves next time. read more

The girl cashier working on Friday was very rude. We accidentally spilled a little water on the floor, and she gave us a stare with an attitude look the whole time. It made us feel uncomfortable. I won't come back to this place. Training your worker. read more

Dr.ink is located in San Jose Downtown area. Parking can be a bit difficult, you need to drive around a bit to find a parking spot. Drinks are good here & they also have an ice cream maker for cones. read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Forgot to post this from my drafts from 4 months ago but: Kind of funny, because I was looking at the other reviews and stumbled upon Joanna S's review of this establishment, and her review said "The drinks on the other hand were terrible. I watched 3 girls excitedly take pictures of their drinks and posing before actually trying it. I was so curious what their reactions would be when they tried it so I waited. The reactions were of confusion, having to retaste each of the 3 drinks and being like wait..hahah what?" DRAFT FROM 4 MONTHS AGO: This was so funny because her review was from 4 days ago but we went 7 days ago but to be honest it could've been my friends and I, but if it wasn't then what Joanna saw perfectly described our reactions LOL I went to this place with 2 friends and we got the 3 drinks that are pictured in my images. I took the picture of the drinks first before trying it, and then we all proceeded to stab our straws in and give it a go. Then we were all very confused HAHA So we all switched drinks so that we could try each one and we were even more confused Honestly I would never go here for drinks or crave tea from here, but the aesthetic was very pleasing to the eye and very abstract and gorgeous. Unfortunately kinda hard to find parking so we had to pay a meter just to try this place :( read more

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My friends and I went right when they opened at 11 am on a Saturday! Parking seems scarce around the area so keep that in mind. Luckily, we were able to park close to the shop. The shop is overall aesthetically pleasing and the drinks are too! The space is cool, minimal, and has nice decor! They are also dog-friendly as well! I was able to bring my corgi in while I ordered my drink! Orders are currently 20% off during their soft opening! However, I am not sure how long this will last so make your way asap! My friend and I shared a Ruby Black Tea soft serve and their Black Nougat Boba drink! The Ruby Black Tea soft serve was AMAZING! The boba was also so GOOD! My friend and I are definitely coming back to get that again! A 5/5 for me! The Black Nougat was interesting because I do not really eat candy nougat, but wanted to give this a try. It tasted pretty nutty, but it wasn't something I really enjoyed. I wish I also ordered less ice because the drink got watered down pretty quickly. I do not think I would order this again. Overall, a 3/5 for me! My other friend got their Blue Coconut and Pink Strawberry drink! I tried some of his Strawberry and I definitely would come back to get their Pink Strawberry drink as well! Overall, this place is definitely worth giving a try! I will be back! read more

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You cannot go wrong with a Dr.ink refreshing Fruthie!!! Located just across the street from San Pedro Square, this easily accessible boba spot is definitely one to visit. I love the clean and minimalist vibe. They sell merchandise in addition to the drinks, and dogs are welcome inside. At least so I've seen. I've visited twice now, both times ordering the same kind of drink but different flavors. The Fruthie is one of the many lactose/dairy free friendly options. I think there's still some in the cream on top, but the drink itself is a fruit smoothie blended with tea. They also have soft serve! Yet to try it, but looks great in photos. read more

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I stumbled upon this place because there was a long line at my usual place, so I decided to give this place a try. - Drink was amazing (Orange Brew) 5/5 - Service was good, but on the slow side 4/5 - Vibe is your standard minimalist (played out IMHO) 2/5 I would have made this my new 'usual place' because the thing that matters most is 5/5, but sadly I won't be going back because... no pup cups....Huge miss with all the dogs owners in the area, but easy fix by owners :) read more

Came by for something sweet since I was in the area for lunch. This was my first time at this coffee shop and was pretty impressed with the interior aesthetics. Decoration was very modern and minimalistic. Service was nice as well. They offer a variety of special drinks you normally wouldn't see at other coffee shops and some pastries. I ended up only ordering the peanut butter latte and was so satisfied. The foam at the top tastes so much like peanut butter and they also sprinkled on some peanut butter cereal on top for a little fun crunch at the end, which I thought was really creative. Overall, would recommend! read more

Dr.ink - Peanut Butter Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I always walk by this place when I'm in the area, and I'm happy to have finally given it a try today! There's a lot of creativity and care that goes into their drinks, and it's a surprisingly nice spot to get some work done. I ordered the Peanut Butter Latte off their seasonal menu and loved it! I take my PB seriously, and I thought this drink struck the perfect balance between rich nuttiness and bold coffee. It was served warm--not hot--and the layer of foam on top was lovely. The added wafer cookie was a pleasant surprise! I enjoyed dunking it into the drink between bites. The staff is really kind and want to make sure you enjoy your drink. My cashier strongly recommended that I get the Peanut Butter Latte as-is, and while the sweetness wasn't overpowering, I could've used a smidge less of it by the time I made it to the end of the drink. I tend to prefer things less sweet, so I'll just assert myself when asking for less sweetener next time :') I spent my afternoon working at the cafe, and the vibe was really nice! The interior had an industrial chic feel to it, the music was really chill (think Lauv and Jeremy Zucker), and there was a mix of private and communal seating arrangements. There's even a couple of outlets and free wifi for people like me who bring a laptop. I had to pop out at some point to move my car because the street parking nearby has a 2 hour maximum. So if you're going to be here for a while, just keep that in mind. As far as drink offerings go, I think I'll be picking this place over the Voyager Craft nearby. I'd really like to try one of their tea lattes next time! read more

Dr.ink - Peanut Butter Latte (Seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Food - Best cold brew you can find downtown! Service - friendly staff, short wait times Ambience - a few tables and spots inside to sit and enjoy your drink. read more

I tried to like this place; the aesthetic, design, and pictures from other reviewers looked so nice. There is no free parking nearby at a glance, you have to park a block away with metered parking to access the store, which there was plenty of during my visit on a Friday afternoon. The inside gives me a modern hipster vibe. Very clean and nice atmosphere. The drinks are on the expensive side, coming it at $5.50ish for a drink about 2/3 the size of a regular boba drink. Given the price, I guess it's somewhat justified given the quality the drinks are. I ordered a honeydew fruithie, and you can taste the ground up honeydew and natural flavoring. I didn't taste any artificial flavors in my drink, and the froth you see in the picture is actual honeydew. The drink wasn't too sweet or bitter, very well rounded IMO. At ~$6, it's a little expensive in comparison to other shops, but quality is definitely there. I also replaced the crystal boba for honey boba. Also, don't let the large cup deceive you - it's about the same quality in drink as a smaller size. The other drink is a black ink lattea, which was nougat flavored. I believe other user have already described the taste, but the nuttiness was very subtle. It tasted very watered down... but the flavor Is really unique if you wanna go for it. Keep in mind the size is pretty small given the price. At a bubble tea shop, a boba is worth half the rating, and this shops boba ain't it. You're better off ordering drinks without the boba, as they have no flavor. Although chewy, it felt more of a chore to chew the boba, and I ended up not even finishing them. Overall, their drinks are top quality, but expensive. If you're someone who prefers quality over quantity, this this is one of the best boba shops in the area for you. I would recommend avoiding their boba. Also, the soft opening 20% was really nice! read more

Dr.ink - Honeydew Fruthie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Pretty dense and special flavored lattes with very nice interior! We got their signature black sesame and seasonal ferrero rocher (actually has one chocolate in it XD) latte and enjoyed it. The drinks had a savory tint which was surprising to me at first, but it blended well with the drink and made it quite unique. I'd recommend trying their black sesame one, great aroma and pretty filling, only drawback is that the sesame pieces are little too noticeable (and sink to bottom). The ferrero rocher one had too strong of hazelnut syrup flavoring. They offer free guest wifi & bathroom -- cute to hangout/work. Parking is a little hard (only street parking nearby). read more

Dr.ink - black sesame latte, ferrero rocher latte (seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California