8.75 for a Vietnamese coffee. $2 worth of coffee all ice. Extremely disappointing. Service was…read morefine. But honestly it's a complete ripoff for a cup for of ice with 6 sips of coffee.

The go-to Boba place in Providence! Bubble Tea House delivers delicious, well-balanced flavors that…read morearen't overly sweet or sugary. A must-visit whether you're a boba regular or trying it for the first time. I highly recommend the Toasted Almond Mocha Latte (iced). Friendly service led by a family with strong ties to our city.

5 Stars for a great strawberry matcha latte and phenomenal cappuccino…read more This coffee and matcha shop has so much more to it than a typical coffee shop. It has a ton of Japanese treats in the fridge as well as shelves. They also have a bar and sell wine and fun cocktails. They brew Bolt coffee (a local brewer and coffee shop) and make a truly exceptional cappuccino. Like, really really good third wave style espresso drinks that I've not found at other shops in Providence so far (two week visit). I was initially worried their iced strawberry matcha latte might be too sweet, but that was fortunately not at all the case! It was balanced and mild. Just be sure to stir it up! They also have some pastries and baked goods from Seven Stars Bakery, and we thoroughly enjoyed a small lemon cake. We'll likely be back in our last few days in town because we became quick fans!

Ordered: Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte (~$7) + Espresso…read moreTeddy (~$3) Iced Mont Blanc (~$8): cold brew coffee with a slightly sweet orange flavor and a smooth orange forward cold foam topping Aya's take: Ceremony is conveniently located close to Brown University and I can totally see this spot being popular during the school year. I like the branding, brightness of the cafe, and the fact that there's a decent amount of seating. I got the Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte + Espresso Teddy which was well-made, bold, and enjoyable. I think the Espresso Teddy is actually made with cold brew and not espresso which I expected given the name and would have preferred. Nonetheless, I did enjoy the slow melt and the boost of caffeine I got as I kept sipping. And it's super cute! The Iced Mont Blanc was also a good try; the sweet orange flavor was subtle and surprisingly enjoyable adding a bright taste to each sip. If I'm ever back in Providence, I would totally come back and maybe try their matcha drinks.

To be honest, I was originally going to Kung Fu Tea, but I found a parking spot right in front of…read moreTen One Tea House so I took it as a sign to try something new. I went in with a craving for something sweet, creamy, and cold, but ended up going for something light and fruity: the peach Yakuit slush. It was only $0.80 more to go from a medium to a large so I went for it and also added aloe for $1. The total was around $7-$8. I did use one of the two kiosks they have since it was my first time there and I wanted to take my time exploring the menu. It was super easy to use, only accepts card payments, and will send you a text when the order was placed and when it's ready. While I waited, I took in the details of the place, including the soft pastel colors and also the theme of squirrels which are one of my favorite animals. I liked the art on the walls, and they've used the space well with some tables along the window looking out to Thayer street, while others hugging the entrance ramp. I did not interact with the staff but they looked like they were killing it behind the counter to push out orders in a timely manner. When I did get my order, I thought it was pretty with a rose pink slush, bright pieces of peaches, and bottom layer of white aloe. I tried shaking it a bit to try to mix it up but it didn't work too well. They have straws with a thick opening to get the chunks through. The slush was very flavorful and a good consistency.

I got the Matcha Latte with boba, and it was pretty classic! Strong matcha essence, perfect amount…read moreof sweetness, well-cooked boba. Can't comment on service or ambiance since we got take out. Will definitely be back to try other drinks, 10/10 would recommend!

My friend and I saw this place while driving through downtown and since we were getting dinner in…read morethe area, we popped in for some boba. I tried the Pu-er milk tea and if you like Hojicha, jasmine, or any earthy tea, this one is for you. It has almost no caffeine, which was a plus for me. The boba was delicious, and my friend enjoyed her jasmine milk tea. I'd recommend this spot though it seems to be the only boba tea shop I could find in the downtown area. Parking downtown is atrociously expensive, so good luck.

Rating: 4.5 I've…read morebeen meaning to try this place for a while but decided to try because i passed by and was in the area. It's a small tea shop in providence that offer toppings such as boba and sides like taiwanese chicken. They offer different tea toppings like boba, crystal, jelly, ..etc and also sweetness, milk substitute and ice options. Parking is street parking only and can be difficult to find during busy time. Inside is nicely decorated and has good aesthetic. Seatings are limited so I would not expect to find one unless you are lucky. I guess the name of the place is derived from cha which means tea in Chinese and Daruma who is a founder of zen Buddhism. They have a mascot who looks like Buddha holding a bubble tea. I ended up ordering black milk tea with boba and taiwanese popcorn chicken with seaweed and salt/pepper. Tea came out right away and was pretty good. Good tea flavor but maybe a bit too sweet. Boba is home made and its nice and chewy and no inconsistency. I would do 75% sugar and less ice next time for my liking. Taiwanese popcorn chicken was juicy and flavorful. We also got lucky with seating so we sat down to enjoy their food and drink. Service was good and no issues. Overall the place is pretty good. I think everything was good quality and definitely one of the better tea/fried chicken place around RI. If it was in more convenient location I would definitely come back often but I would likely only stop by if I'm already around the area. I did like the place.

Rating: 3.8 Best've…read morehad tiger sugar before in other locations but decided to give it a review this time. Tiger sugars is a chain bubble tea shop known for their brown sugar milk bubble tea. We got bubble tea for take out. I got the brown sugar bubble milk tea. The bubble tea comes with swirl of brown sugar so I mixed as much as i can before trying. I thought that the tea was okay. Typical sweet milk tea. Maybe a bit less sweet than I'm used to. Bobas were nice and chewy and sweet. The boba did get squished together so it was difficult to eat as it got stuck in the straw. Overall the place was okay. Maybe it was one off but I had better bubble tea else where and some other known franchise are more consistent.

Tried the Mango Sago. Refreshing and tropical. My drink leaned a little on the sweeter side, but…read moreyou can adjust the sugar level to your liking. Mango sago is hard to find in RI and I usually have to get it in Boston so having it right on Thayer is a win. You can order at the counter or on the self-serve screen, which is convenient if you want to take your time looking through the menu. The shop itself is small and narrow with very limited seating. Definitely not the kind of spot you'd bring a laptop to camp out, it's more of a grab-and-go place. That said, it's clean and the staff are friendly. Bonus: it's open later than the other tea spots on and around Thayer.

Of course we had to get a sweet treat after lunch so we went to Vivi since we were already on…read moreThayer St. Great decision because we really enjoyed the Taro Crème Brûlée milk tea, which had well-cooked boba, real taro paste that led to strong taro flavor, and just right amount of sweetness. You order on a kiosk, service was fast. Ambiance is cute; they have games and books to hang out with. 10/10 would recommend!

i appreciate vivi for being open later than the other bubble tea spots on thayer. it's pretty…read moreconsistent for me. their jelly is lychee so i usually get that with something fruity and decaf. the inside is pink and there's some board games if you wanna sit and play or chat. the service is straightforward.

I've been purchasing food from this location since the early 1990's…read more Great service, good food and i recommend it. Bring cash.

This is the best place for banh mi in Providence. The flavor is perfect, bread is perfect. Friendly…read moreservice always. It is cash only though that's the most important thing to know so make sure you have some before stopping here

My fave boba chain. I never stop by the mall without visiting here. Only complaints are you always…read morehave to wait a while as it's always busy, they need more machines and staff. The poor girls are always worked to the bone on a weekend. Also with the large crowd and wait times, you would think there's more seating which there isn't lol. Still the best boba chain.

Longest wait ever. Ordered on the app and 20 minutes later when I got there I still waited 10…read moreminutes. The tea was good, definitely a long line and an even longer wait. Won't be coming back or going out of my way for this spot. Thayer and Angel street has way better options that are faster and more authentic than this.

Very cute inside and nice addition to the neighborhood. I'm sure this place will be filled with the…read morehigh school kids during the week days. I came on a Sunday afternoon and ordered a mango-nada and my bf got a taro bubble tea. I'm really happy they serve mango-nadas. It's only available in a few places in Rhode Island so I was happy to see it here. The place seems relatively new and their menu is extensive. I think they offer more but it's just not posted yet. My mangonada was delicious and served with a tamarind candy straw. It was full of blended mango and chunks of mango. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think they also serve mango and other fruits with chili salt. The taro bubble tea was just okay to me. It wasn't what you expect when you get taro at other bubble tea places. It wasn't sweet and tasted like the actual vegetable lol. Not for me. I'll definitely come back and try their other fresh fruit smoothies

This place is very amazing, you can come in and easily forget what broad st looks like, very…read morecomfortable environment, Peter is very cool and relaxed the smoothies are very fresh and the tea tastes good, I always come back and am trying to try everything, 11/10 for me def worth the money way better then bubble tea for sure

I'm driving back to our B&B late afternoon and I see people gathered outside Brown Bee Coffee…read more Are they online? Is there a wait for coffee? Inquiring minds want to know and I want to see what's buzzin' so I found a parking across the street and headed towards the Brown Bee. The second I walked in, I knew I found a hidden gem in Providence. The baked goods look like a true professional baked them. Ever grab a tray of croissants from Costco? I'm sure those bakers question their life. These baked goods look like the bakers put time and true methods to achieve the level of a quality baked goods. Take for instance their pain au chocolat. Simple, yet elegant with a classic golden hue. Brown Bee, I commend you on your mad skills. My wife and I stopped in for coffee. I see a great line up of coffee choices: Halva Latte, Pistachio Latte and a Bee Latte made with cayenne. That sounds a little too on the wild side so I ordered two Spanish lattes. Made with condensed milk, smoked chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt, this is perfect for a cloudy afternoon. I also order a cookie to split between us, a Brookie. The lattes were perfection. The sweetness from the condensed milk and the smoked chocolate gave the drink a nice balanced flavor. The Brookie? Fudgy, chewy and the right amount of chocolate made this an afternoon delight. Just passing thru, thanks Brown Bee Coffee for a great Providence experience!

It was a Wednesday afternoon, and I was craving a good latte. I had seen this place on social media…read moreand added it to my list of cafes to visit. There is a parking lot in the back, but I was not sure if it was for the café or apartments downstairs, so I just found street parking nearby. The inside gave me Spaniard vibes because of the cream, smooth walls and dark wooden accents. The following were the two things that instantly caught my attention when I walked in: They have merchandise on display for sale and it seems like high quality material and they had a vehicle made of croissants on display, maybe about 1.5 ft x 1 ft x 6 inches. They have their pastries on display which helps visualize what you're getting before buying it. They are unique and big in size. Their drink menu is good and includes a mix of teas (including matcha) and coffee. I went with the bee latte which was supposed to have honey, cardamom, and cayenne. I was interested in seeing how sweet, herbal/minty, and spicy would taste together. I was also [easily] self-convinced into getting a Za'atar croissant. After our order came out, we walked outside and sat at their patio area which has about 5-6 tables enough for two people each. The latte was good. I appreciated how it was not sweet, but I did think the cardamom was too subtle. It seemed like the cayenne was powder just sprinkled on top and I might've inhaled half of it on my first sip, so I was dying a bit. The Za'atar croissant was given to us in a brown paper box with the outside of their building drawn onto it. Since we asked for it toasted, it was warm and extra crispy/flaky on top. It was flat (about 1 inch thick) and about 6 inches in diameter, so big enough to share if you're just interested in a light snack. The inside of every swirl was packed with olive oil, middle eastern herbs, and lots of sesame seeds. Although it may take away from the traditional flavors and way of eating it, I wish it came with something to dip it into like whipped cream cheese or smashed olives. Nonetheless, it was delicious. On weekends, they have a laptop free policy which I think it good to allow for more people to enjoy, rather than people taking up tables for a while to do work.