This is a great place for banh mi, boba, and coffee!! The service is always friendly, and you…read morecannot beat the fantastic taste of a banh mi I love how they have a variety of options- boba, coffee, dessert, banh mi!!

I'm so happy Hyson is in the neighborhood, and there's also free parking in the building's garage…read more(Safeway). I have tried their bahn mi which is really tasty. I recently tried their Black Milk Tea Brûlée; 75% sweetness. So good! I might go 50% sweetness next time, as I like my drinks less sweet. It tasted like flan, which I am a fan of! The owner was very sweet and helpful about the menu items.

Very similar to Molly tea, I first tried Chayan in Vancouver, BC so I was thrilled when I learned…read morethat Chayan opened so close to where I work. I've tried a good amount of their menu, and will occasionally get the seasonal items like peach. Though I always revisit my favorites, which are the da hong pao tea frappe, the jasmine green milk tea, and the matcha green tea varieties. If you get the frappe, they top the whip cream to serve. Wait time can vary but generally it's about 5-10 mins to get your drink. There are some tables and seating but most people tend to grab n go.

I was pretty excited to try Chayan as another potential spot that genuinely focuses on high quality…read moretea. Definitely the same vibe as Molly Tea, but with a broader menu of drink options. I opted for the Da Hong Pao Tea Frappe and the tea wasn't quite as fragrant as I wanted it to be. I'd say it's middle of the road quality wise, aka a tier or two below Chicha and about the same as Don't Yell At Me. As with other boba spots, it's possible that some drinks are better than others, so maybe take a look at what the regulars are ordering. Vibe wise, the store wasn't too crowded early afternoon on a Saturday. Only 2-3 folks lined up to order on the iPad and seats were nearly full, but not quite. Vibes great, tea not bad.

Cute spot further down CapHill with a super friendly, passionate owner. They have 8 mochi donut…read moreflavors at a time. He had small sample cups at the front and was clearly excited about each of his flavors. They've also brought the gacha cups (random toys at the tearable bottom of a cup) to the Seattle area. Boba isn't anything special but the service and promising donuts are bonus points and worth the visit. Wintermelon Milk Tea w/ Boba - a classic wintermelon. Very sweet and refreshing. Unfortunately no sugar adjustments because I think wintermelon tea is sweet enough by itself. Boba was chewy and lightly marinated but a bit firm, hinting at being left out rather than undercooked. Room to improve but it's not a specialty boba spot which I'll acknowledge.

Super adorable store with an aesthetic to match! Originally I came here to try their mochi donuts…read morebut honestly, coming here for a weekend to just get some pictures with the donut backdrop and other store decorations doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. On the other wall there are some chairs set up with plush blind boxes that could definitely be used as props too. Aesthetic aside, I got these donuts to go so I'll definitely need to come back and try these donuts day off since next day donuts don't do it enough justice. The frosting on top of the cookies and creme donut is pretty thick-- dense white chocolate with just sprinkles of Oreo crumbs. For the chocolate donut I'm not sure what the topping is but it's a thinner and richer coat of chocolate compared to the cookies and cream. I instantly devoured them but haven't tried the other yet. I'm strongly looking forward to black sesame one!

Good spot to chill Easy order and fast service…read more Price is reasonable Cool carrier for your cup

Every time I'm in Seattle and spend time down in Capitol Hill, I always walk by this place and this…read moreweekend I finally had a chance to try it. You order on a big screen at the front (there are two) and just wait for your number to be called. I got the mango pineapple jasmine tea with bubbles, half sweet and it was pretty standard. There are seats inside (booth) and also stool seating by the window if you want to hang out and enjoy your tea there!

It's been over a year since the last time time I visited Atulea. There were lots of summer drinks…read moreavailable this time around that I hadn't seen before that looked quite enticing to order and try. I ordered the Iced Blueberry Pie Latte. My sister ordered the Iced Strawberry Shortcake Matcha. My friend ordered the Iced Sea Salt Creamy Matcha. All the drinks were great! The perfect amount of sweetness to these drinks. I was very pleased with the Iced Blueberry Pie Latte since I was a little worried I wouldn't like it. The customer service was great, yet again! The employees working were friendly and made ordering super easy.

Such a cute little tea spot tucked in the neighborhood! The vibe inside is super cozy and…read morewelcoming, and the staff is always really kind. I tried the Butterfly Pea Latte a couple of weeks ago and loved it -- nice refreshing flavor for warm summer days. Just remember to mix it well as I am guessing they put the sweetness on the top. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

DRIP TEA @ SEATTLE…read more Parking is a little tough here since it's mostly street parking. Because it's downtown, it can be difficult to find a spot, but we were luckily able to find street parking about a block away. I'd recommend being prepared to do a few circles, you'll eventually find something. I absolutely love Drip Tea. I've been to this location a couple of times now, and I always get their Cookies & Cream blended drink. It's seriously so good. They add this hot-fudge-like sauce into the boba, so every sip is incredibly rich and delicious. If you're looking for more of a shake-style drink with boba, I highly recommend this one. If you're more into fruity or milky drinks, their mango green tea is another favorite of mine. You really can't go wrong with it, especially if you add boba. It also comes with mango bits, which makes it even better. Honestly, you can't miss with any of their drinks everything I've tried has been amazing. I also love the ambiance of this place. I could genuinely sit here all day. The space is pretty big, with plenty of tables to choose from, and they even have their own clothing line that you can browse while you're there. The staff are super friendly, and the music and overall vibe are amazing, very retro and really cool. I would definitely recommend stopping by this location. They also recently opened a new location in Bellevue, Washington, which is worth checking out as well. That one is a bit different since it's located in the middle of a food court, so you don't quite get the same vibe as the downtown Seattle location, but it's still a great option.

Good drinks. Menu appeared to be focused more on their crafted drinks so if you're looking for…read moresomething simple, this probably isn't the place. Fast and friendly service. Very minimalist interior. They do have games you can borrow if you want to sit and hang out. Street parking only.

this place is solid. i have good memories of it. this is the first place i ever got boba when i…read moremoved to seattle 9 years ago, and i go back occasionally every few years or so. i just want to leave a review specifically for the little stand they had at the recent u district street fair. after a long 1.5 hours there, i was on my way back to my car, and i saw the booth with no line this time that i passed. they had all my fav flavors, including oolong. i was so tired but i was like, ok, i bought my son some things that he wanted, i should just get something nice for myself, too. my son (3 y/o) protested bc he just wanted to go home. at first, i gave in and said yeah, i already spent too much money at this festival. but after i walked away, i thought, no, i'm tired and hot and i worked hard and i came all this way--i should get boba if i want it!! so i came back to the stand and said, "can i have an oolong tea?" and the very nice person at the stand looked me straight and steady in the eyes and said, "yes." she was very supportive and insistent that i have the tea for myself even if my 3 y/o insisted on just wanting to go home. it was arguably a small gesture, but it felt really good to have someone so confident and encouraging that i should do this nice, fun thing for myself. i drank the boba on the way home as my son fell asleep thank you!!!

Refreshing beverage in Seattle, Washington…read more.. We were walking around when we saw this boba shop near the Large Gate at the entrance to Chinatown. My niece suggested that we see if this place was actually Seattle Best Tea. The interior was crowded, so we thought that it must be a popular place. There were people standing in line and a small group sitting in the back of the shop. Service was efficient and polite. I was told that wintermelon tea cannot be served hot. That's ok... I can drink it with less ice on a chilly, cloudy afternoon. Since toppings were free, I got rainbow jelly. Yay! Thank you! We'll be back if we're in the area again!

The staff person here was really sweet! He chatted with us a bit and made some good recommendations…read moreto the people who came in in front of us. The drinks were great! Perfect sweetness levels! The ambiance is cute and classy. Lots of stools to sit in by the window if you want to people watch too.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #104…read more I think this was the last boba shop on Capitol Hill I hadn't visited, mostly due to the location being down the hill in an area I don't normally go to often. I finally decided to visit over a weekend in December, as always to get an after lunch treat before heading back home. The interior is modern and well lit. While there's enough seating for ten people or so, it doesn't seem like a place that people hang out at for long. Original Milk Tea, 50% Sweet w/ Boba ($6.90) - This milk tea is made with Assam black tea, but the fruity notes don't really hit. Instead, the tea is more earthy and herbal, with a hint of mineral flavor from the brown sugar, and then a slight aftertaste of oat milk. (Note: I love how oat milk is the default and doesn't cost extra. It's great for people with lactose intolerance like me.) The milk tea is quite foamy due to being machine shaken before service, and with the mix of oat milk and tea, becomes thick, giving the drink a lot of body. The boba, unfortunately, is only average. The pearls are soaked for a while in sugar solution, giving a pleasing brown sugar sweetness and soft and bouncy exterior, but the interiors are too firm. Like far too firm, giving a certain grittiness and really impacting the texture. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 Social Tea serves some decent to good drinks. I personally prefer some other boba shops up the hill, but I certainly wouldn't say it was a bad visit. Note: Social Tea charges a 3% credit card fee. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

I was excited to see popcorn chicken being offered here and also wanted to try a new boba milk tea…read moreplace in Capitol hill and this place seems promising. I came here around 6:30pm on a Tuesday and there was no wait at all. Popcorn chicken (3/5) The seasoning is very strong with a powerful cumin smell and flavor. The seasoning is also a bit heavy and tasted too salty to eat. I had to get paper towels to brush off the seasoning for this to be palatable. The texture is crispy and the chicken is soft and juicy. Hokkaido Milk Tea (2/5) This tea was a bit of a let down. I ordered it 25% sweet and less ice just the way I ordered it from countless other milk team shops. Unfortunately I didn't taste much tea flavor. There wasn't much aroma to the tea and it honestly tasted like watered down milk. The place seems very clean and is quiet with soft music.

After having a good experience at the Roosevelt Tea Addicts location, I decided to stop by this one…read moreon Capitol Hill. As with the other location, ordering is done via kiosk, and the drinks come out fast. Phoenix Oolong Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Boba ($6.50) - The tea is very fragrant, with deep floral notes and a tinge of astringency at the tail end. Sweetness at half is more like 25% sweet at other boba shops, or perhaps even less while the ice level at half is a bit more than other boba shops. The boba served at Tea Addicts is on the smaller side, with some pearls being almost as small as mini boba. They are not cooked long enough, very noticeably reducing the chew and bounce. The pearls have a certain taste on the exterior that's almost is a little pasticky and, while I could tell they are soaked a bit in syrup, the sweetness is off. The boba served at the Roosevelt location had a very strong honey-forward flavor, which also helped to sweeten the drink a bit. This one, in comparison, is lacking in both flavor and sweetness. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 There seems to be a consistency issue between this location and the one on Roosevelt. I ordered the exact same drink, but this one wasn't sweetened enough, and the boba was both harder and didn't taste nearly as honey soaked as the drink I received in Roosevelt. I definitely prefer the Roosevelt location. It's not a bad drink at all (hence my rating of 4/5), but there are better places to get boba on Capitol Hill. Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

I've been coming here for quite a long time but unfortunately I'm not sure if I still like it as…read moremuch as I used to. Food & drink: (3/5) I've been a loyal lover of the milk cream strawberry since my very first visit, but for some reason it just isn't as good as I remember it being. I would say it's just fine now that I've noticed that they've gotten more watered down. I do enjoy that they still use fresh fruit, but would probably only come back if I was invited by a friend. My partner still really likes his usual which is the mango pomelo sago. I think it's one of their best sellers and is a pretty safe order if you don't know what to get. We didn't get any this time, but I do like their mochi. If you've acquired the taste, the durian mochi is solid. Service: (5/5) Ordering is mostly done through the kiosk at the front but I still appreciate how fast they get things out.

Food - so many options! tons of drinks and desserts. my highlight is the white rabbit candy cake…read more because its the perfect amount of sweet, which is not too sweet. ultimate asian dessert compliment. its a basic white sponge cake with a light cream and a coconut jello center. def keep refrigerated for the best texture. Service - friendly & helpful. Ambiance - seems like a lot of people come here and hang for a long time. which is nice. good to have spots that feel cozy. good amount of students given the location. lots of indoor seating.