went in looking to blend a random craving that i had: strawberry matcha w/ boba…read more SOO good the customer service was on point and so was the taste and quality of the entire drink. the establishment could use some ambient lighting or a rug to make the space a bit my homey and inviting. other than that i enjoyed my experience!

Three people, three drinks -- all at 25% sweetness across the board…read more Jaded -- my second favorite of the night. The jellies added just enough sweetness to make the drink more enjoyable without overpowering it. Since we ordered everything at lower sweetness, that little boost made a noticeable difference. Once properly mixed, the salted crema elevated the drink even more. It added dimension and somehow lifted the entire flavor profile, making everything taste fuller and more cohesive. Pandan, Pandan, Pandan -- I liked the flavor, but I felt like the 25% sweetness dulled some of the pandan's impact. It ended up tasting almost like a gentler, blander matcha -- which, honestly, I didn't mind since I'm not always a fan of matcha bitterness. Let's Go Ski -- easily my favorite of the night. The sweetness was mellow and balanced, and the winter melon flavor really stood out in the best way. Winter melon can sometimes lean overly artificial, but this one tasted just right. Like the Jaded, the salted crema worked wonders here when mixed properly. The way it accentuated the drink genuinely elevated the entire flavor profile without overwhelming the mellow sweetness. The boba here was absolutely perfect texture-wise -- chewy with just the right bite. It wasn't as sweet as I expected boba to be, but honestly, that worked in its favor. Sometimes, less sweetness lets you focus more on the actual flavor of the drink instead of the toppings stealing the spotlight. My best friend actually went back for another drink before the night ended and chose the Taro-Zo Matcha at 25% sweetness. Taro-Zo Matcha -- we absolutely loved the subtlety of this drink. We both agreed it tasted even better once mixed properly, and whatever they use as the base for their ube crema is honestly addictive. It added this creamy richness that made the drink incredibly easy to keep sipping. To put it into perspective: between the three of us, the drink lasted all of two minutes before it completely disappeared.

The tea is delicious and the setting is perfect for kids and grown ups alike. There are so many…read moretoys for little ones to keep themselves entertained. The person behind the counter was also super sweet and attentive. I love that this feels like a family owned establishment. I will definitely be back.

This is a really cute boba tea spot with catchy neon sign decor and a cozy seating space…read more The location is next to a gas station which can seems kinda shady but it's a different world inside. They messed up my order though. I wanted to try the Boba Milk Tea crema but received just the green tea instead. When I pointed out the error, they just added some crema on top without fixing the drink properly :/

Well designed local coffeeshop and roasters. Coffee beans roasted fresh daily. Lots of variety and…read moreyou can purchase beans to take home. Plenty of seating and room to read, use your computer, or visit with friends. Best baristas ever! They always get my order absolutely perfect, even when it's busy. They have a genuine, welcoming energy. They really know how to make someone feel like a regular! It's 'Austin Cool.' I highly recommend.

Cozy inside and outside. Definitely a nice relaxing spot to chill…read moreService was good. Coffee was not great though.

This is my go to place on campus because it's so close and the drinks are pretty solid. I used to…read morealways get the pineapple yogurt slush but recently they've been coming out super icy and crunchy like they haven't been blended long enough. Now I just get the tea with pineapple and lychee which is really good but it's just sooooo sweet. I even get 50% sweetness and it's still just way too sweet so sometimes I water it down.

Right off campus - very convenient if you want something to drink or a quiet place to hang out. The…read moreshop is on the smaller side, but has lots of natural lighting. There isn't any music to fill awkward silence, but still nice. - Pineapple & Passion Fruit Tea - Strawberry & Lychee Green Tea - Passion Fruit Tea & Lime Green Tea There are snacks available, but didn't get to try. It was a self service kiosk. Service was quick.

Great drinks and friendly folks. Boba is perfectly chewy and although they only have 2 flavors of…read morepopping bobas, they were great! We also went for the drink and cake combo and the chocolate coco cake was so good! The cake comes warm and the Nutella is such a nice touch. The cake is small but is good for single serving.

I gotta say this is at the top of my list for boba places in Austin, I got the crème brûlée brown…read moresugar latte with Oatmilk. The Boba itself is really soft and flavorful, which is hard to find. The space was really cute inside with some seating. There's kiosks that you can order on, and the Bobaista was really quick and got the drinks out super quickly.

I enjoyed the drinks here! There weren't too many people and got our drinks quickly. There were a…read morefew students here and there as the college is nearby so seating can be hard. My friends and I got the uji matcha, superfruit green tea, and taro with creme brulee. The drinks were pretty good and not too sweet! I got the uji matcha but I wish there was more of the creme bruleee for the taro drink.

The quality has really gone down. The restrooms are filthy…read more The sink, the toilet and the floor are all disgusting. There was no one when I ordered using the kiosk, yet they didn't bother making my drink. Both employees were doing something else. There's nothing premium about their matcha. It's premixed and already sweetened. Premium matcha doesn't come sweetened... This will be my last time here

Stopped by 888 Pan Asian and ordered the combination pho. It was really good with a flavorful…read morebroth, generous portions, and plenty of meat. The serving size was definitely worth it because I had leftovers, and it somehow tasted even better reheated the next day. Always a great sign when the quality holds up after taking it home. Solid spot for pho if you're looking for a satisfying meal with big portions. Note to self: make sure to ask for the chili crisp oil on the side next time. It didn't taste nearly as good without it, and they don't automatically include it. Definitely worth requesting because it adds so much more flavor.

Came here on a late night food eat after a drive from San Antonio. We ordered spring rolls with…read morechicken, grilled Korean barbecue short rib, and general Tso chicken. overall the flavor profile of everything was really good. The spring roll was really refreshing, the grilled kbbq was very flavorful, although my only downside to it is that it's really chewy. It's a pretty big establishment with plenty of seating. There's parking out front since it's in a bit of a plaza area. Service is quick, and they bring you everything you need to the table, including the sauces.

I'm Viet and I approve. We get spring rolls, pho, vermicelli and bun bo hue. Not sure on the coffee…read moreand egg rolls. TBH better than some viet places in Austin. Compared to West and East coast maybe 2nd best but here in Austin I like their pho. And they are consistent. I get the everything pho, so can't speak to the others.

Pho Please has a very modern, minimalist vibe and feels super clean inside. It definitely does not…read morefeel like a traditional pho or Vietnamese restaurant at all, which might be a plus or minus depending on what you are looking for. I have been here for both lunch and dinner and it is pretty busy during both times, so clearly it is popular. I tried the Pho Please pho and the mi kho dry egg noodles. The pho was fine but nothing really stood out. It tasted good enough but did not have that depth or richness that makes you crave pho again. The mi kho dry egg noodles were also pretty mid and honestly lacked flavor. It felt like something was missing and I kept wanting to add more to make it pop. I also got the brown sugar milk tea, which I actually really liked. It was very sweet, which worked for me, but some of my friends thought it was way too sweet for their taste. Definitely something to keep in mind if you prefer lighter drinks. You order at the counter and the food comes out pretty fast, which is nice when it is busy.

Every couple months we love a visit to Omg Squee for their delicious, no nonsense soft serve and…read moretaiyaki with several Asian flavor options. My favorite ice cream flavors have been ube and the Earl grey but you really can't go wrong. They have limited parking spots but often people will park along the side of the road when it's busy. Theres a few seats in front of the shop and a cute lighted outdoor area with picnic benches to the side. Highly highly recommend a visit, especially given how late they are open at night and night time soft serve is the best! The only thing I always struggle with is not getting the taiyaki with ice cream drip all over me, so I highly recommend getting a cup to flip it over into!

Made a visit to OMG Squee, a gluten-free Asian American Dessert Shop, serving Asian-inspired…read moredesserts, pastries, butter mochi donuts, taiyaki soft serve, and more made in-house, from scratch. I was craving Ube and might have gone a bit overboard on ordering dessert because they had so many Ube options. The building is colorful and decorated in bright pink with fun artwork and decor for an uplifting vibe. The line moved quickly and the service was friendly fast and efficient. I was able to place my order and pay with Apple Pay. I ordered the Taiyaki Sundae with black sesame and ube swirl soft serve served in a fish shaped mochi Belgian style waffle with Oreo dust on top. You can customize your sundae with filling like organic red sweet beans, Nutella or custard and toppings like Oreo dust, fruity pebbles or rainbow sprinkles. I ate this on site and the nutty black sesame balanced the sweet ube perfectly, and the Oreo topping added the best crunch. They had a variety of mochi donut flavors. Lucky for me, nothing was sold out today. I ordered the Oreo ube mochi donut and ube milk tea to-go. I ate the mochi donut later that day and it was probably my least favorite item from my order. It had the chewy mochi texture however I didn't get enough of the rich ube flavor. It had somewhat of a bitter aftertaste and the Oreo overpowered the ube. I drank the ube milk tea the next day and it was creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet. I really enjoyed the flavor profile of the beverage and would order it again. Overall, enjoyed my selections and will be back to try more dessert options and flavors from one of the most unique Asian dessert spots in Austin!

Sweet Chive has been blowing up on another platform so hard to give this a try. Came for family…read moredinner night. Wow! This was not a disappointment!!! It's a total mom n pop small place packed full of goodness. Literally everything is made from scratch and so amazingly fresh. Thank you influencer Caroline for the hype! Starter off with the pancakes and chili vegan. Both so very tasty and fresh n hot! The chili sauce packed a punch but not overwhelming. You would not even know they were vegan at all. Let's talk about this beautiful egg! No idea how it's made but it has the most unique flavor. Normally I can pick out an herb or flavor, nope not at all. Has the most distinctive taste and so very pretty too when it arrives! All of our mains were so delicious! I had the dumplings myself but did try a bit of everyone's meals and they were all perfectly flavored. If you are wanting to have everyone's Neal come at the same time, not here. You get your food pipping hot straight from the kitchen. Which was great. No heat lamps here. Service was great. We believe the owners came out and checked on us and of course we raved. It was packed for a rainy cold Saturday night but it was warm and kind inside. Parking is limited so be prepared to find street parking. Thanks Caroline for the recommendation!!!

Located in east Austin, Sweet Chive is a small restaurant that serves Taiwanese and Japanese food…read more Note, they don't serve Japanese until 5pm! Staff is friendly, unless it gets busy, they they get pretty annoyed when you ask for something. Food comes out pretty quickly. We got the Zha Jiang Mian, Lu Rou Fan and Szechuan Bon Bon Chicken. All had light flavor, but and the noodles were cooked really well. I didn't realize the chili oil was homemade and an extra $1! There's chair and bench seating. They have a parking lot in the back and ramp/stairs to make it stroller friendly. Overall and okay spot for lunch.