I joined a meetup of the Chow Down Run Club, and the gathering spot was at Aun Brew & Co. in…read moreRancho. Their other run club locations so far have been in Folsom and Fair Oaks. After the group run, we all met back to enjoy a drink together! This is a super cute little boba shop, with really cool local art, decor but even a piano and books if you want to hang out. I was able to get a happy hour discount on my drink, and I chose a Zen Garden which is a jasmine milk tea with matcha layered on top, and I added lychee jelly and sea salt foam as well. This was yummy, and a nice big cup size for an iced drink. Also got a card for BOGO Drink 50% off on my next visit. I have my eye on the Banana Matcha, the VIP Vietnamese Imperial Pandan, or the Sampaguita Milk Tea. Neat to learn that the owners are Hmong and Filipino, and they also have events like the Run Club, Car Meet, and even Karaoke Night!

The first time here it was when they had recently opened. The interior was all white & bright…read more Matcha served in such a large cup for $8 or so, not bad. But idk... I prefer my matcha more bitter umami flavor. It felt it was water downed, not even too milky. Came again for the 2nd time and the inside was completely redecorated! Had lots of character & personality. It was giving very cozy vintage coffee shop. Hung around, did some work, & enjoyed an Earl Grey Matcha. This time their cups are half the size now for the same price as before. Flavor... same thing.... watered down. Heard another customer who came in ask for more matcha. Didn't know that's a thing so I may need to ask for that next time I come back. The large cups they served the matcha in before I saw it is used for their refresher drinks. The boy working at the cashier. He seems nice but might want to work on the customer service skills. No greeting but did let me know to ask if I had questions. He was probably shy. As for the owner, it seems he is involved with the community, which is awesome!!

In a nutshell; decent boba, decent time, decent overall…read more There are kiosks for ordering or the staff can take your order granted they arent slammed with orders. Good amount of boba options and customizations. Boba itself was pretty decent. Food was decent as well. There's a fair number of chairs and tables to enjoy your boba or while you wait for your order. Overall, wouldn't mind trying it again if in the area.

A group of friends and I came for late night boba on a Thursday night. There were a few people…read moresitting at a table inside while others came in and out for their to-go orders. The dimly lit space with music playing definitely gave night lounge vibes. We each ordered from the kiosk and received our drinks with a short turnaround. Call me old fashioned, but the process of ordering from a kiosk without an employee present then grabbing my drink that was left on the counter takes away any customer service worth a tip. It's annoying when the tipping screen pops up after placing my order. Sure, the drink came out timely, but we were the only ones ordering in the shop at the time and the tipping screen pops up before my drink comes out. Due to the late hour, I opted to get a non-caffeinated drink. I got the Mango Cloud, 50% sweet with brown sugar boba. The boba was still warm and had a nice chew to it. I particularly like the mango bits.

Had some time to kill so we looked up the closest boba spot for some snacks and drinks. Ume popped…read moreup and I'm glad it did! Such a cute little spot and the drinks and popcorn chicken was delicious! Service was also wonderful. The staff was nice and friendly. I first ordered the special coconut drink.. so sorry I forgot the name and didn't snap the special menu pic I'll do better lol .. anyhow.. the drink I ordered was sooooo cute and was delicious! It's like the Thai tri color dessert . So refreshing and creamy coconut . My son had the matcha latte and he loved that! Then looking at the wall of merch . I went and bought a couple of the blind boxes in hoping I'd get the pink and green one .. but instead I got the purple and yellow LOL We also made another purchase to take with us .. their summer white peach drinks . One with salt top and one without and both were amazing! Will come again!

Oat Burst Sticky Rice Yogurt…read more The yogurt has a bright, refreshing tartness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the sticky rice. The combination of white glutinous rice and purple rice creates a wonderful contrast in texture, while the oat boba adds a satisfying pop and subtle flavor that truly ties everything together. Every sip is well-balanced and incredibly enjoyable...I would absolutely come back just for this drink! It reminds me of a homemade Vietnamese dessert and makes me reminisce of home. It's definitely a unique drink that delivers on both flavor and texture. :) **Please follow @leafynoms on instagram for more foodie bites and reviews**

The Biscoff Chai was absolutely amazing. Came here on a whim on my way to work and decided to…read moresupport local small business. Found out they're filipino-owned, which I love. Service was super friendly, had a nice convo with the barista. very cozy atmosphere, definitely come support your local small business cafes

Came across this new Filipina owned coffee popup on Instagram and had to order asap! Her hours…read morechange each week so follow on Instagram @tagaykappe to make sure you can pick up during opening hours. The ordering process is super simple - go to her Square website and place your order and pay through the site! She will then reach out to you via text message to confirm your preferred pickup day and time. The address is available on the Square site and you can communicate via text if you have any issues finding the place! Let her know when you've arrived then she brings it out to you curbside! Hany Latte - this menu description reminded me of the Choconut candies and it tasted exactly like that! Flavors of peanut butter, espresso, and chocolate cream top. It was my unexpected favorite! Turon Latte - this was my first pick and I love how the caramelized flavor comes through in the first sip. The banana flavor is there once you drink more but definitely wouldn't hurt to have more of it! Love that she offers stamp cards too, I will definitely be filling it up asap! It looks like she does private events too and you can message on Instagram to inquire. Wonderful service and can't wait to support this new popup!

This matcha was absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced! It had a rich, bold flavor with just…read morethe right amount of sweetness. I personally loved it, especially because it wasn't overly milky and the matcha flavor really stood out. The mango sticky rice matcha was also delicious--sweet, flavorful, and not bitter at all. Service was quick, and the baristas were friendly and helpful. The café itself was clean, nice, and welcoming. Overall, I was really impressed with the quality and flavor of the drinks. I'll definitely be coming back! The only downside was the limited parking.

Small place, with limited seating. There is seating, but maybe less than 15 people could fit. If…read moreit's full, I'd assume that it would be an even tighter fit, as the line would be weaving through. I feel like I should have gotten matcha here, after seeing all the reviews. I got a banana cream latte, and it was alright. I'm not sure if I'd get it again. At first sip, I wasn't the biggest fan. However, after a while I think i got used to it. We also got a brown sugar latte, and compared to other places that we've had the same drink from, we weren't the biggest fan of the offering here. Their seasonal menu does change; it's not a faux seasonal menu. Stuff I had seen from other reviews weren't available anymore, which is a shame as I had wanted to order those initially. They had baked goods, and I feel like I can speak with 99% confidence that they're not from there. As a result, we didn't try.

This place very great. Did not know they don't take cash, but they still took it anyways! Very nice…read morefamily business. They have cute merchandise, good matcha, cookies, and great vibes. Shoutout to Cricket the dog and Cassie we met here, they were great!

Decided to try this spot as their tea selection caught my eye. I ordered the jasmine cloud which…read morehad a good strong jasmine flavor and the cloud foam was a nice balance. Small business with really welcoming and friendly vibes/service. Didn't stay long but location seems to be good for studying or just hanging out with a good amount of comfy seating. It is a bit on the pricy side but worth it for the quality tea and service.

The Mango Snowflake 100% sweet level is delicious!!!! Make sure to stir with straw before the first…read moresip, you want the ice and mango syrup mixed really well.

Solid spot in Natomas for drinks and desserts alike. You can order through their kiosks and the…read moreplace is relatively small and cute. I've had a couple drinks and desserts here that have all been very good. During recent visits we've been getting their bingsu which is super yummy. I think it's a close second to the deluna here in terms of bingsu, but great nonetheless. Definitely need to make my rounds and justifiably go through their entire bingsu line up while it's still hot out.

Twice Matcha (4.5/5) With Oat Milk…read more Matcha latte is unsweetened but matcha cream top comes sweetened Matcha flavor was good after mixed with cream top (latte base was a tad bit milky) Comparable to bay area matcha :)

Finally got the chance to try this place! They have a parking lot, but it was completely full when…read morewe arrived. The wait was around 15 minutes, which wasn't too bad. We tried the Twice Matcha, and it was really good! It had a smooth, well-balanced matcha flavor without being overly sweet. I also appreciated that it wasn't watered down or overly milky--the matcha was prepared just right. The only downside was that it was only available in one size. Service was quick once we placed our order. There is some seating available, although it can be difficult to find a spot during busy times. Overall, I enjoyed the matcha and would definitely come back to try other drinks!