After spending the afternoon walking around Richmond, bubble tea was calling my name! Gigi Tea is a…read moresmall shop where you can order downstairs and then head upstairs to sit if you'd like. I took my drink to go and it was ready pretty quickly. The barista making drinks was super nice and set me up with a rewards punch card which I appreciated. I kept it simple with a lychee black tea and lychee jelly which was just what I needed.

Best little mom and pop boba shop ever. They are always so kind, a couple years ago they never had…read morean open upper space. It was nice to see that it was open with many chairs, tables AND numerous outlets. They even have whiteboards for studying. Unfortunately since it's just the family that works here it's only open 12-7 everyday. On whatever free days I have I'll definitely go here. If I didn't do reviews I definitely would have gate kept it but i'm just so nice ‍ The Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie just hits the spot and fills the craving so easily. That's my favorite drink there! I'm so excited to try their other items as well. When I went I didn't see any food, but hopefully I'll be able to try some on my next visit too!

Absolutely delicious! I got the chicken dumplings and not only were they incredibly reasonably…read morepriced, they were also insanely tasty. Would definitely buy again!

I made an order to pickup a mango yogurt. It was pretty good and had boba in the drink already and…read morewas $6.45. They are connected to Got Dumplings and the workers are nice! They have another room from where you order to sit and chat which has good lighting. There is also a kiosk you can order off of if you don't want to order from the cashier!

When I walked in, there were two customers seated and two employees behind the counter. I walked…read moredirectly up to the cashier, who looked right past me without saying a word and then walked away toward the pickup area, where another employee was standing. That employee also completely ignored me, despite the fact that I was clearly standing there waiting to be helped. I was there to pick up a DoorDash order for someone else, but based on the way I was treated, I can guarantee you I will not be choosing to spend my own money at this establishment. I ultimately had to ask another customer who was standing in line if they knew where to pick up a DoorDash order. The entire experience was incredibly dismissive and unprofessional. A simple acknowledgment or, at the very least, "We'll be with you in a moment" would have made a huge difference.

Came here to get a breakfast pastry while in the area. Brecotea is a Korean inspired bakery that…read morealso has hot and cold beverages, breads, cakes, and savory sandwiches as well. The ambiance was clean and orderly. Upon entering, you grab a serving tray lined with parchment and some tongs. The items are in a glass enclosed display that you have to open and place your selections on your tray for purchase. I settled on the pistachio cream filled pecan pastry, the almond twist, and strawberry shortcake. The beverage menu was extensive: matcha, flavored teas, cocoa, espresso/coffee, and more. We were greeted by pleasant staff at checkout and our orders placed in a parchment type bag for take out. They also have seating inside. The pastries were just sweet enough without being overly sweet, which I like. The pistachio cream was a perfect compliment to the pecan encrusted pastry. The almond twist was both flaky and crunchy with the sliced almonds on top, and the strawberry shortcake had layers of real strawberries, whipped topping and yellow cake that was moist. All were fresh. All in all, a great place to stop by for a morning pastry treat and tea/coffee while in the area,

I love the modern decore when walking in. It has a nice sitting area and couple of single tables…read more I couldn't wait to try this place, cause I've been craving one of my favorite drinks "Halo Halo". I ordered it and a couple of flavored macaroons. WOW....they pack it on, and so pretty. It had all of my favorite fixing inside. And the flavors just hit the palate every time you lift up your spoon and take a bite. The macaroons where also tasty. I am so happy I stopped to try this place. Will definitely come back when I am in the area.

Tried their ube halo halo in an Asian American fest. It's their version of the Filipino dessert…read more Though it had ube ice cream, it was disappointing because real leche flan was not used. It does not taste authentic halo halo. Overall, I'm not sure the cost was fully justified.

This was a quick stop before getting on the road to go home. I wanted a fun drink, and Tea Do…read moredelivered. I got the tropical twister with the lychee jelly. The drink was delicious. I loved getting the jelly in my sips, they tasted just like the fruit! I'd come here again to try their bahn mi's, which they didn't have the bread for when I came. But I'd like to try them because if they're anything like the drinks, I know they'll be amazing.

Have always been my go-to place for bubble tea in RVA. I usually get the brown sugar tiger milk tea…read morebut tried the strawberry milk tea with cheese foam this time and i fear it's got the brown sugar beat. Def ordering this one from now on

so glad there is a ben wong's in midlothian. while the staples mill location has more pastry…read morevariety, the midlo one usually has enough for a few savory options and even more sweet. I always get a salted egg yolk red bean pastry. I love the matcha and red bean mochi bun. and my favorite drink, the lime tea half sweet. I should broaden my drink choices here, but the tea is just so refreshingly good every time. I wish they carried the little mini hot dog buns without cheese that the other location usually has, as that's my favorite savory. the pastries here are usually loaded with cheese which doesn't always agree with me. but this location serves korean hotdogs too so maybe that makes sense. I would love to see them broaden their selection even more!

First time at Ben Wong's Tea and the inside is sooo cute! They have a lot of great options and…read moreeverything looks really pretty. I mainly went to try the pastries and got the apple and blueberry ones. Unfortunately, neither was really my favorite. The apple was mostly cream with some apple filling, but it didn't taste like apple pie like I was told it would. The blueberry did have a blueberry flavor, but again I mostly tasted just cream. The pastries looked AMAZING, just unfortunately didn't taste as good as they looked. I also tried the macarons, which I liked better than the pastries. Overall, cute place and calm environment.

10/10 -- highly recommend!…read more I visited Brecotea in Glen Allen, VA, and I loved everything about it. The café was cute and had a very chill vibe. Whether you're planning a breakfast or lunch date with a friend, grabbing a coffee, or just need a cozy workspace to get some things done, Brecotea is the place. This bakery offers both sweet and savory treats! I ordered the Bacon Stick, which was to die for-- the cheese and bacon combo just melted in my mouth., The Savory Chicken Sandwich, which now lives rent-free in my head, was perfectly seasoned and toasted to perfection. Finally the Strawberry Danish, which was just okay. The minute I walked through the door, I was greeted by both delicious treats and friendly service. The staff was efficient, attentive, and welcoming. I would highly recommend this bakery and definitely plan to visit again soon!

ordered a birthday cake here for my daughter's birthday! we were in Richmond in for her birthday &…read moremy SIL highly recommended this place to get a cake. so naturally, I went on their website to look for a cake. I stumbled on their white golden pearl tiara cake. I immediately ordered it for my daughter (make sure you request for the birthday sign if you want it!) and put in my date of pickup and time. pickup was easy at the front by the cash register. she pulled my cake and it looks just like the photo on the website! my daughter was delightfully excited when we surprised her with the cake. her and her cousins enjoyed the cake together after singing her a little birthday song! super excited to come back here and try their baked goods.

The boba is SO. good. Milk tea and tapioca. The owner is so kind and great to converse with…read more Service was amazing and he even told me about the process he used to make the teas and tapioca balls. The store itself is a perfect hole in the wall; plenty of seats and games. A great place to hang out with friends :) amazing prices and an adorable store.

I have tried boba in so many places in and around Richmond and TT Lounge makes the absolute best…read moreanywhere. Sim is terrific

Very aesthetically pleasing The croissant I had was not as…read moresweet as I wanted it to be, but was still satisfying note to self. Matcha cream is not sweet at all and strawberries are not quite in season I suppose I also had a drink and it was delicious. It had brown sugar, Boba, and a taro milk cap. The service is wonderful and the prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be back. I heard that on Tuesdays. They have buy one get one half off.

After having lunch in the area last weekend, Sophia and I stopped here for some dessert to cap off…read morethe afternoon. Joyu has been a very good place when it comes to producing various products. Whether it's boba tea, smoothies or coffee, they rarely disappoint. Let's see how things turned out. We were greeted by the staff once we walked in. Like many times, the decor was spotless and the vibe calm There were a few customers inside either dining in or ordering takeout. We knew what we wanted before entering so it took no time to order. I selected one of their Spring items, Brown Sugar Rose-Berry Freshmilk with brown sugar pearls, in honor of cherry blossoms for the State of Virginia. A very good drink indeed. Not too sweet and full of flavor. Some of the pearls did get stuck together (they were served hot after all), but it was no problem. Thank you once again Joyu for having us feel comfortable with much needed drinks. You'll see us again soon :)