As we were on our way out of the Smithhaven mall exiting via the Macy's store, a cute little…read morestorefront bustling with activity caught my eye. When I asked my daughter, "when did that get there?" She responded, "it's new and I hear it's pretty good. We should try it if you're in the mood for bubble tea." Once inside, there is nice seating if you are looking to sit a bit. Looking up at the many choices on the board, the folks behind the counter immediately asked if we were ready to order or needed assistance. As I inquired about the differences between the drinks I was torn between, my knowledgeable server thoughtfully explained the drinks and how I could also customize my sweetness level. The high level of customer service for a mall shop was quite refreshing and more of a reason I would come back. I ultimately chose Sweet Sunshine: mangos and lychee mixed with jasmine green tea, with lychee jelly. If you're in the Smithhaven mall looking for a bubble tea, I'd recommend stopping in and giving Black Pearl Bubble Tea a try. My drink was served up quickly with a smile. Upon receipt, it looked so yummy and I was so excited to try it that I forgot to take a photo. It wasn't till I was half way through and in the car that I remembered.

Service from Brian, was extremely rude, and mean. I was shocked and appalled. Worst customer…read moreservice experience of my life. Shocking!!!

Yes yes yes! Loved seeing a YAAAS Tea in this shopping center when looking for something to do…read morebefore seeing the Michael movie with my friend for a girls night. I needed a little caffeine so I opted for my earl grey with boba only a tad sweet. It did the trick. My friend and I shared a banana pudding. That along with her espresso drink had her ranting and raving. I was extremely thankful they took our order right before they closed. Everything was lovely and happy to see some of my fav boba in Suffolk.

The last time I came to this Yaaas Tea location was for their grand opening and I'm not usually in…read morethis area hence why I haven't been back since. Yaaas Tea is my go to for boba because no other place makes boba like them! Their boba is made fresh every hour on the hour, is flavorful and therefore, tastes amazing! I was recently in the area (end of January 2026) for an appointment and had gift cards for Yaaas Tea purchased from Costco ($25 x2 gift cards for $39.99 - and there's sometimes sales on top of this!) so why not? I initially used their self serve kiosk to order but then realized the way the card scanner was placed, that there was no way to swipe my gift card into the reader which was kind of annoying. The employee who was there however, was more than kind enough to take a picture of my order and manually put in the order with the regular cashier at the front. I ordered a Strawberry Lemonade with Mango Popping for my son and he loved it. For myself I ordered a Taro Milk Tea with Boba which was delicious. For our food, I ordered a Turkey Egg and Cheese Croffle and an Egg and Cheese Croffle (for my son). Both were delicious, made fresh and very filling. Last time I had also gotten their cookies (very reminiscent of Tate's cookies) but when I inquired about them this visit, she said they were in the process of baking fresh cookies on premise! Super excited about that! There were a few tables in the front of the store and the whole store itself was clean, spacious and brightly lit. Plenty of free parking in the lot at the front as it's located in a huge strip mall. I will definitely be returning any time I'm in the area and craving a bubble tea and/or croffle sandwich!

Good but ice cream said hood on the side so I don't think mine was homemade and it did not taste…read morehomemade.

Cute place, quick service. Was able to sit and chat . When we got there it was just us but when we…read moreleft it was full. I had the strawberry Thai tea and it was delicious

I've come here 3-4x within the past couple of years due to distance so whenever I'm in the area and…read morehungry, I stop by Bambu for a drink and some food! My last visit (Friday afternoon) I ordered a Medium Wintermelon Milk Tea (you can get it without the milk), Grilled Chicken Garlic Noodles and a Grilled Shrimp Rice Bowl. Everything was delicious and very flavorful though I felt the Garlic Noodles were a bit on the saltier side and the Wintermelon Milk Tea was a bit too sweet (and I have a sweet tooth). There were a lot of flavorful chicken pieces and the shrimp came with about 7-8 pieces, also very flavorful. They have 3 different sauces that I was given since I was eating there and just returned it to the counter once done. My favorite of the 3 was the more liquidy one though they all tasted great. The place is located in a strip mall with a lot of free parking. There's some seating inside and one small table outside. It's spacious and clean. They have great background music playing and their unisex bathroom is spacious and clean as well. The food came out in a reasonable time and the staff (I'm assuming maybe the owners) were also very pleasant.

Love Bambu!! Need need need locations in Manhattan. Red tapioca and the pandan jelly were…read moreperfection. I got #1 with red tapioca. I'm definitely coming back next time I'm in the area. No frills, lots of seats. Also want to try their chicken wings next time.

I love a good play on words for a tea shop and "Tai chi tea" is a fantastic name for a tea shop…read more The shop offers standard flavors and boba options and then a more premium line of drinks. We had one of each. They offer many standard flavor options like taro, brown sugar and traditional milk tea, and several bubble options ranging from standard tapioca, peal, and fruit flavors. And the premium options are essentially a dessert is a cup! Tai chi tea also offers food options with a full quick service restaurant inside. If you only order tea, the area to wait in the front of the store is on the small side, but you can grab a seat at a table while you wait.

I thought the boba tea was good…read more I ordered chicken fried rice and was not impressed with the dish. I was expecting something like Chinese fried rice. This dish was pretty bland. You can tell from the picture by the color of the chicken. Prices were okay. The place seemed clean and my order came out quickly. I may come back to try other dishes. Maybe chicken fried rice is not their specialty. I do recommend their boba teas!

Absolutely delicious the freshest sushi and wonderful owners Appetizers are all…read moreGood Ramen Soups are delicious and habatchi and sushi are the best Give it a try you will be so pleased

The food was amazing, had the chicken hibachi, with shrimps,…read morefried rice and vegetables and was spectacular! Excellent service here, all the workers are very kind and welcoming. 10/10 Ambiance; Very clean. Would recommend!

Great teas and fantastic tea masters! Always friendly, knowledgeable and they truly enjoy educating…read moreand serving you. If you haven't been, make it a priority! The teas couldn't be better

Picking up an uber delivery. I walk in and there is one person working and they are sitting there…read moredoing literally nothing. I told them I'm there to pick up a delivery and they began to brew the tea. They BEGAN the very first step of the process if making bubble tea. It was 12:30 in the afternoon and they didn't have any tea brewed to make this order. They didn't even say "oh that'll be a couple minutes," they just silently began the 10 minute long process of brewing, tea, and sifting the Boba. When they handed me the tea 10 minutes later, they just said "yup." I'm glad that I didn't actually have to pay any money for this nonsense, but I also lost money in the process because of how long it took.

Today I got the peach green tea which was very good! First time having it but everything I have…read morethere is amazing. As we know one of my favorite places started by Kelly a woman owned business. The service is quick I order online get points and free things. The place is always clean. Everyone is so kind and helpful. O been going since it opened and I will continue to go and support all of the Yaaas Tea places around as you should!

Our experience was closer to NAAAHH than YAAAS, I'm sorry to say. It all comes down to the…read moreatrocious (yes, I actually just said it) boba that was literally falling apart and didn't need chewing which is the point of having a boba tea - chew and drink. This is unfortunate because the tea was drinkable if not unremarkable bland, and the staff who helped us was friendly and helpful. Her tip about looking through the touch screen for a full menu was tops, too. Ultimately though, we will not be going back because that boba should never have been served in the first place. I wish them well, and hope they continue to improve.

This place have the Best dumplings around. Thin skin, juicy, filling taste fresh, and the dumplings…read moreare fried very nicely (mini crunchy skirt). Closest thing to Flushing dumplings to you can get around here. I had tried a lot of dumplings around this neighborhood and they are either too doughy, thick skinned, not juicy, or felt like over marinated or super old filling. Other food are decent too.

At around 7:00 PM on May 31, 2026, my roommate and I came to Tao's Bao for dinner. My roommate was…read moretreating me. Since my roommate does not speak Chinese, we communicated entirely in English throughout the visit, and the staff at the front counter also spoke to us in English. I have been to this restaurant many times before and have usually left an 18% tip. This was my roommate's first visit. After we finished our meal, my roommate paid the bill but did not add a tip. After noticing that no tip had been left, the staff member at the front counter came directly to our table and asked my roommate, "Cash tips?" My roommate seemed surprised and responded, "No."This interaction already made us feel very uncomfortable and pressured. In addition, both my roommate and I felt that the service had not been particularly good. After that, the staff member shouted toward the kitchen in Chinese: "These two are freeloading! They didn't leave a tip!" Since my roommate does not understand Chinese, he did not know what was being said. However, I understood the comment and found it highly inappropriate, unprofessional, and disrespectful toward customers. 2026 年 5 月 31 号晚上7点左右，我跟室友来 Tao\'s Bao 吃饭，室友请客。室友不会说中文，我们全程都用英文沟通的，前台也跟我们用英语。我已经来了很多次，以前都给 18% 小费。室友第一次来，饭毕，付了款没有给小费。前台看到没给小费，直接跑到桌子前面问我室友 cash tips? 我室友愣了一下，说 No。这个举动已经让我们感觉非常不舒服，感到压力，而且我跟室友都觉得服务也不怎么好。然后，这个前台就用中文冲后厨大喊："这俩人吃独食！不给小费！"

Good breakfast and better coffee. The staff were all so lively and welcoming. Made suggestions as…read morewe were first time guests. I had a breakfast croissant and an iced caramel latte. Yes they have non dairy options. Prices were reasonable, with cash and card options. Lastly, the setting is so cafe appropriate. The food options are displayed well and the menu is an easy read. The restrooms are clean as well as the dining and guest area. There is also parking and seating out front. I must return for another visit. Really enjoyed my time there.

Sweetwaters Coffee in Smithtown has quickly become one of my favorite local spots. From the moment…read moreyou walk in, you're greeted by a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. The space has a cozy, creative feel! The artwork on the walls adds a personal touch and gives the café a relaxed, inspiring vibe. It's the kind of place that makes you want to open your laptop, sip your drink, and settle in for a productive afternoon. I ordered the sugar-free brown sugar latte, and it was absolutely fantastic. It had just the right balance of rich espresso flavor and smooth sweetness...not overly sugary, but still comforting and flavorful. You can tell they really care about the quality of their drinks here. The fact that they offer sugar-free options is such a thoughtful touch for those who want to enjoy something indulgent without all the sugar. They also offer dairy free alternatives. They also have a great selection of baked goods and pastries to go along with your coffee...everything from muffins and cookies to croissants and other treats that pair perfectly with their lattes and teas. It's nice to have something fresh and tasty on the side, especially if you're stopping in for breakfast or a mid-day snack. One of the things I love most about Sweetwaters is the seasonal menu. They have creative fall drinks that bring all the cozy flavors of the season; perfect for chilly mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. It's clear the staff takes pride in keeping the menu interesting and fresh. The staff themselves deserve a special mention. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, upbeat, and genuinely kind. You can tell they enjoy being there, which adds so much to the overall experience. The music was also a fun surprise...hearing "The Time Warp" from The Rocky Horror Show while sipping my latte definitely made me smile, and the rest of the playlist kept the energy light and enjoyable without being distracting. Another bonus: there's a drive-thru, which makes it super convenient for busy mornings when you want great coffee without leaving your car. All in all, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Smithtown checks every box -- delicious drinks, tasty baked goods, cozy atmosphere, great music, friendly service, and a creative environment. Whether you're looking for a comfortable place to do some work, meet up with friends, or just unwind with a great cup of coffee and a pastry, this café is a gem. Highly recommended!