Such a cute cafe! I like the diverse menu. I tried the braised pork over rice (new menu) and I was…read moresurprised by how good it was! I also had a very refreshing yuzu green tea. The staff were very kind and attentive.

Lately Cafe is a bit hidden right now because of all the construction, so I probably never would…read morehave found it if it weren't for Google Maps. The highlight is definitely the large outdoor space in the back. There are plenty of tables and chairs, lights, and even a projector screen. They also host different events like speed dating. Mahjong and more. Definitely check out their website to see what events they have coming up. They offer both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks like coffee, tea, and fruity refreshments along with food options. I ordered the spicy seafood pasta, but unfortunately, it wasn't spicy at all. I also felt that for the portion size, the price point didn't really match. I was expecting a little more for what I had paid. There is seating indoors as well as a bathroom for customers. I wouldn't say this is a traditional restaurant. So don't cone in expecting full table service. The service wasn't particularly attentive. Overall, this place feels like a casual neighborhood hangout and event space than a restaurant.

I enjoyed the ambience and the pancakes were so pretty and deliciou. Definitely would come again…read morefor breakfast. Service took a little bit of a wait but the food made up for it!

I've both eaten at Softbite and ordered from them, and overall I really enjoy the food. I…read moreespecially love their breakfast options, and the strawberry matcha has become a favorite! I also appreciate that the greens are always really fresh. The concept itself is really cute, although the space could use a bit of a refresh. Some of the furniture is noticeably worn, unless a more lived in look is intentionally part of the aesthetic. The one thing that has been a little off putting is the experience when walking in. Whenever my partner and I visit, someone tends to meet us almost immediately at the door and ask what we want or how they can help us. I hope the intention is to be attentive, but it can come across as questioning why we are there rather than simply welcoming us in and giving us a moment to settle. That said, I continue to come back because I genuinely enjoy the food and drinks.

This cute little bakery is located in the same space as Koufuku Market, on the corner of Hunter St…read moreand 42nd Road. It can be a little confusing to find since it's a stand inside the market, not a separate store front. They carry a pretty wide variety of Asian flavor-inspired breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, including buns and some more dessert-type items. I checked out Progreso for an event this past weekend and ended up buying a few items to go: - matcha marble sponge cake $4.49: was fluffy, light and moist, good flavor of matcha and a light schmear of whipped cream in the middle. Would get this again! - taro cream puff $6.50: this was taro paste (? not sure if that's fully accurate though it felt more consistency of soft whipped taro than a traditional pastry cream) with whipped cream on top sandwiched by what I believe was choux pastry with craquelin. I think maybe because the this was sitting chilled/refrigerated for a while the top craquelin layer wasn't quite crispy anymore, though it looked nice. Personally it was a bit too much regular whipped cream, would've preferred more of a taro pastry cream. - mango pudding with fresh mango $6.50 mango flavor in the pudding was light though it was a nice tease of flavor. The texture was on the firmer side for puddings. The mangos were a bit oxidized though tasted ok, maybe glaze them or do something to maintain the color? Since this is a pretty new spot hope they could make a few improvements and blow it out of the park! I appreciated the owners' enthusiasm for sharing about their shop.

I'm so happy I got to try progreso cafe. I generally love cafe's, so whenever I try another cafe I…read morecan't wait to review it. I'm definitely happy i visited Progreso cafe it is an amazing little cafe which was a little tricky to find because it's inside a market. The cafe was awesome, the food looked delicious the service was fast. The workers were extremely friendly, it was a great experience. I got the strawberry dragon it was absolutely fantastic and so so delicious. I have recently started getting into matcha and the drink had matcha with like strawberries in it. My first ever experience with a matcha strawberry combination. I'm definitely going to go to progreso cafe very soon again. I'm definitely going to try out more of the pastries. On top of pastries looking so good I'm also very curious about the meat buns. They have so many choices in progreso and I can't wait to try everything. All the drinks look so so good but Im definitely happy I got the strawberry dragon as my first but it won't be my last. If you like cafe pastries and meats buns please go and support progreso. For the people who will have a hard time finding it, it's located inside a market called koufuku market

I am shocked that this dessert bar is open super late until 1AM on a Friday. You'd think they're…read morerunning a nightclub, when it's just a fancy dessert shop with table service. And the more shocking part is that the place is packed! They're doing something right. I did the Dessert & BBT Combo for $19.50, which I choose the Matcha Lava and the Thai Milk Bubble Tea. The Matcha Lava is a dark chocolate lava cake with a scoop of matcha ice cream on the side and sprinkled with matcha powder on top of the lava cake. It may be one of the best desserts to indulge upon. The Thai Milk Bubble Tea itself was just as good and sweet. And of course, all of the dishes are very Instagram worthy.

Arrived around 5 pm on Friday and was in dire need of something cold. I ordered the snow white,…read morewhich was a watermelon granita, similar to a shaved ice. It came with chopped watermelon, lychee jelly, condensed milk, and mochi. This was super refreshing and light on a hot day. It wasnt super sweet and didn't need much of the condensed milk. for about $15 I would say this is worth it as the presentation and taste is great! Vibe 5/5 The location is super clean and open. would be great for a hang out with friends or just dessert alone :) service: (5/5) the service was great and they explained the menu well. overall: I would come back and try other desserts!

This used to be my go-to spot when I was still living in the area, and having tried it again after…read morea year, that first sip reminded me again of why it was my favorite!! It's so delicious that I could not stop drinking it. My order is usually the osmanthus latte with pudding added in, but their oolong is great too. For the introverts, you can just order it at the kiosk- it was a bit more expensive than I remember, with my order coming out to about $10, but it really did hit the spot after being turned off by mediocre bubble tea drinks in other places. There's no real sit-down area so it's mostly a grab-n-go situation.

While there might be a lot of boba/bubble tea/tapioca in the general LIC area, this is basically…read morethe bubble tea shop near the waterfront. There are some other restaurants nearby that will have boba on the menu but I consider that separate from a bubble tea shop whose main or only product is the tea. There is some minimal seating (bar stools) but it's largely a to-go place. The ambiance is clean lines, black walls, white tile etc. Patrons leave napkins/straw wrappers, things can be a bit sticky, and it doesn't seem like this is attended to all that quickly. And it's not like it's busy - every time I go in there it's empty of people. There are 2 self service kiosks to order at and thus you're not really greeted or acknowledged when you enter, which is mostly in line with the nyc norm. The tea itself I think is just okay. It is a bit pricey; everything will run you close to $8 before any substitutions or add-ins. They have some fun flavors like the raspberry hojicha. I do think that the standard bubble milk tea that they offer highlights that the tea itself isn't great quality - it's either oversteeped or just not great quality tea being used. Still, it's better than not having boba in the area.

Mr Buncha will always be my go-to boba shop…read more I first discovered this place in 2021--when they first opened. I've been going ever since. The workers are always friendly every time I go. The shop itself is very cute, clean but kind of small to be in. After purchasing a drink, they give you a stamp card. After a couple of purchases you eventually get a free drink--any size. My favorite drinks so far have been Strawberry Milk Tea Strawberry Fizzy Green Apple Fizzy For all of these, I always include brown sugar bubble as my topping.

Hello, Mr Buncha! What a great addition to Sunnyside! Although Mr Buncha is a small establishment,…read morethey have a pretty extensive menu; offering rice bowls, Baos, buns, wraps, soups, salads, noodle soups, burgers and various appetizers! And don't forget the large selection of teas, juices and coffee beverages! Most people order takeout since there are only 2 small tables which seat 2. Everything is made to order, so you're guaranteed fresh beverages and food! On a random Wednesday evening, we ordered a couple of bowls and beverages. Service was impressively fast, considering it's made to order! We ordered two combo rice bowls & beverages: -- Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl plus Black Milk Tea ($19.75): this bowl was fantastic! Fresh ingredients; well balanced and flavorful. The milk tea was good also; smooth, strong tea flavor. I would get this combo again! -- Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl plus Mango Milk with boba ($20.25): my 11 yr old niece ordered this and devoured it! lol She's been to Mr Buncha a few times, and this is her fave meal combo there. For a quick, healthy meal, I would return again. Recommended!

5 stars for me. Just go in and enjoy. I was more than satisfied with the food. I now have this…read moreplace pinned on my map.

Absolutely loved Bukas! The coffee alone is worth the visit. The DXB and UBE Eclipse are both must…read moretries and easily some of the best drinks I've had in a while. Maybe even better than some artisan coffees from Silicon Valley. The pork adobo jalapeño sandwich was AMAZING. So flavorful and the perfect pairing with the coffee. And a huge shoutout to Martina, who was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Great coffee, great food, great service. Bukas is definitely going on my must visit again list!

Nice little cafe offering brunch and drinks in LIC. I got a Croissant Benedict ($19.50), which had…read moresmoked salmon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce in a croissant (with a side salad). Although, it was pretty good, I do think the price is a tad on the high end but not too unreasonable considering the smoked salmon. The cafe has a nice seating area including both indoor and covered patio seating. The lady behind the counter / serving the tables was friendly and the service speed was decent. The space is not too big, so there's a cozy vibe. Overall, I think Cafe Coco is a solid choice if you're looking for a casual brunch / coffee spot near the Court Square subway station.

Tucked away behind quite a bit of construction scaffolding on the quieter side of court sq right…read moreunder the train tracks is a cute little cafe called Cafe coco. I noticed them a while back but never went in but since I was already on the corner and saw the sign I decided to pop in and check it out. On a weekday afternoon around 3pm it was relatively quiet and fairly cool inside which is nice. There were a lot of interested pieces are artwork adorning the walls and tables and I absolutely loved that part of the ambiance. It's a narrow small cafe but has a fair amount of seating for solo cafe trips or perhaps meeting someone. No large groups indoors. But they did have a backyard outdoor seating which with the summer heat smelled like a dry wood sauna in a really good way. It was a cozy feeling. They had some fans running outdoor too which was considerate. Now for food, my friend got the white chocolate latte while I grabbed the lemon tart (almond flour cake) and a sea salt chocolate chip cookie. CC cookie: maybe around a 3.7-4 out of 5. The texture was surprisingly soft and chewy. Like REALLY chewy. It looked like it would have some crunch or crisp to the edges but it was all soft and chewy. If that's your thing you'll love it. I thought the flavor itself is not bad but definitely like my cookies a bit more crispy on the edges. Would go good with milk tart: 4/5 good lemon flavor, more dense than I expected but very moist and delicious. I would definitely get it again because I am biased towards almond flour cakes. Would go great with coffee or tea and is imo a perfect summer treat. Especially slightly chilled. White chocolate coffee: not strong white chocolate flavor, just a standard avg coffee. Not a deal breaker but would not seal the deal as a 5 star cafe unfortunately. I haven't tried the breakfast options so I'll definitely come back for that.