Cu Latte is a wonderful coffee shop in the charming burg of Cresskill. The space is bright and…read morewelcoming, the food and coffee are consistently delicious, and the service is speedy and professional.  Cu Latte is a unique and relaxing place to spend some time with friends, and the shaded seating area out back is a real bonus. A true neighborhood gem.

I feel scammed. My DULCE DE LECHE strawberry crepe ($8) was a catfish. I ordered it to go, drove…read morehome, and was excited to go innnnn. But, no. I expected a luscious spread of dulce de leche, which is a caramelized milk jam. Instead, they used CONDENSED MILK. Those two are NOT the same thing. I saw another review mentioning this issue before I came... Siiiigh @ God, is this what happens when I ignore my intuition and logic?! Lollllllll. While the crepe itself was moist and soft, it was ruined by the splashes of condensed milk. +1 for using fresh strawberries. Also... service was... awkward? Nice people, but awkward. It was like they were uncomfortable, but forcing small smiles through the interaction? They're a cafe so they sell all types of coffee, frappuccinos, smoothies, and the like. Wifi and small seating area available. Not likely I'll return as there's too many good cafes and crepe businesses in Bergen County.

I went to paper street for coffee with a good friend…read more The coffee was great as was the service and the atmosphere. Will definitely go again.

This coffee spot is super tiny, cozy, and cute. I am obsessed with the iced nutella coffee; I get a…read moremedium with an extra shot and light ice. It is super sweet and super strong! I really love it, and what I love even more is the little chocolate they give you right on top of the coffee, shown in the pictures. They even have some pastry's like banana bread, cookies, empanadas, pon de bonos, and other Colombian treats. The employees are super sweet, kind and very friendly. I would highly recommend stopping by and trying this coffee spot out.

Super cozy coffee shop! The baristas are so nice!…read more I got the iced lavender latte with lavender cold foam. The lavender wasn't overpowering and was the perfect amount. Not too sweet and not too coffee forward. My brother got the strawberry matcha. First off SO PRETTY to look at! And He loved it. They have a decent amount of pastries. I got the Nutella bread pudding. I didn't know till I got in the car it was ice cold. But I got home and heated it up and absolutely delicious!

Service was great ... the girl behind the counter was friendly and quick. Cute spot but there is…read morelimited seating at least when I went around 11 a lot of people were inside sitting. Blueberry cheesecake latte was good after having stirred it... they gave cool summer options . I would come back to try something else and maybe a pastry.

Y'all have no idea how much it bums me out that NJ doesn't have many good boba shops. Luckily, I…read morelive in one of the best parts of the state--about 9 miles away from NYC--so I can just hop on a bus and have access to more options! Anyways... I still like to shoot my shot with places around here because ya never know when ya might hit the jackpot. I found BTX Cafe on Yelp. The interior is small and simple, but beautiful! It's bright, with tons of natural light, and has a modern, minimalistic Japanese-inspired design with light wood furniture and neutral colors. There's also wifi and outlets, which is always a win. The menu is a mix of both coffee and bubble tea, with the usual favorites: milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, espresso, and cold brew. Prices are a few dollars lower than most other cafes, which is definitely a huge plus. I'm not into overly sweet drinks. I prefer a very strong tea flavor, so I order mine with the lowest amount of sugar possible and light ice. The staff is friendly, and they make drinks pretty quickly. What I tried... MILK TEAS: Pearl Milk Tea ($5.25) Oolong Milk Tea ($5.25) These were a big thumbs down. They were wayyy too milky, and the tea flavor barely came through. I was disappointed. FRUIT TEAS: Passion Fruit Green Tea ($5.75) Mango Green Tea ($5.75) Lychee Oolong Tea ($5.75) The fruit teas were better--refreshing, with a stronger tea base. The oolong was toasty and nutty, and the jasmine green tea was sweet and floral. As for the fruity flavors... I don't think they use real fruit puree like some other boba brands. The passion fruit and mango tasted similar and I almost couldn't tell the two drinks apart. Both lacked that signature tangy, tropical kick and tasted more like artificial syrup. Thankfully, the tea helped even it out. Out of the three, the lychee oolong was my favorite. It was the most balanced! The tapioca pearls were actually the highlight-perfectly chewy, bouncy, and soft. Your taste buds might enjoy their drinks, but mine didn't love them. A bit of a letdown since the prices are lower than its competitors, but maybe that affects the quality. I liked the lychee oolong tea enough to come back for just that. Perhaps the coffee is better? The hunt continues...

This rating is mainly driven by the service. I was excited to try this place when it opened up…read moresince I'm a big believer in supporting small businesses however this experience was quite disappointing. I ordered a cold brew which is my go-to drink of choice at cafes. The man at the counter opened a nearly empty gallon and poured the remains into my cup, filling maybe 1/5 of it (and I'm being extremely generous with that measurement). He then proceeded to pour water the rest of the way and dumped ice in it. Even with that, the cup was still about a quarter empty. I asked if there was any more cold brew since this was heavily watered down. He tells me they were out. I knew he was lying since who runs out of cold brew at 10am on a Tuesday? But even if that was in fact true, he should have told me they were out at the beginning rather than trying to scam me. Nobody waters down cold brew 80%+ of the way. The matcha latte which I also got for my wife was also watered down although not quite as egregious though that may have been because I commented on the cold brew. One sip and my wife told me she's had better elsewhere too and she does not have high standards when it comes to drinks. I won't be back and recommend you go somewhere else. Plenty of options nearby, even Starbucks is a 3 minute walk from there and a much better choice.

The hours are a little later because they are new place but when I arrived there a long line. Moved…read moresmoothly. Liked that their menu is unique in comparison to their other location and other cafes. Has some seating inside. Street parking available. I got the black sesame latte with regular milk and it was surprisingly delicious! I can't wait to go back! They also have great service and very patient despite the long line.

I was so excited to try this new coffee spot in ridgewood , because it's not your average coffee…read moreplace! The flavors are unique and worth my 25 min drive. They are still 'soft opening' so days and times are limited, but I believe they said they would change eventually. As someone who has visited Jeju Island, the minute I saw the flavor on the menu I knew I had to go and try it. The line was out the door but moved fairly quickly. And even though I went by myself, I definitely had to order 2 drinks to make the drive worth it. If black sesame is on the menu, I'm going to order it and I'm so glad I paired it with the matcha because it went so well together , and i'm obsessed. The jeju orange vanilla cold foam was delicious too, light flavor and not overly sweet. I will definitely be making the drive back to try more dlavors soon. And I hope they change to be open on sundays as well

Really loved Village Tea Shop and already miss it. Their beverages were delicious and they had…read moreexcellent service.

I have been visiting this boba shop since it first opened around 2016. The quality of the drinks…read morehere has been consistent over the years and I like all the drinks I've gotten here. My favorite is the mango milk tea and the jasmine green milk tea. Their drinks taste very fresh and light, especially their fruity drinks. I've found some boba places can sometimes have an artificial and syrupy taste when it comes to fruit drinks but that is NOT the case for this place. I would definitely recommend this place. Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Drinks: 4/5

I have to go back to look around again. Overwhelmed is a good word to describe my first visit…read more There are dozens of bean choices for pour over and we went with Havana, hot for myself, cold for my wife. The cold came from a coffee pot in the fridge. For hot, the beans were ground by a machine in front of us. For whole beans the prices start at $16/lb and go up from there. Next time I need beans I'm going back to pick up two pounds and will update this review.

Still regular customers here. This guys so coffee expert. Love their chocolate blueberry…read morechocolate!! And coffee is incredible!!!

HAPPY NATIONAL BOBA DAY (4/30)! It only feels right to update my review of my go-to spot in the…read morearea. NJ doesn't have many great boba places, which is why I'm EXTREMELY grateful to have Tsaocaa nearby. I'm a regular, and the drinks are consistently amazing. I'm pretty picky--I only like drinks with a strong tea flavor that really pulls through. My biggest pet peeve is when they're too milky, overly sweet, or taste artificial. Tsaocaa absolutely nails it! The tea to milk ratio is ON POINT! One sip in, and I could tell they use high quality, premium tea leaves and fresh fruit ingredients. This is one of the few places that truly gets both milk AND fruit teas right! Over the past two years, I've worked my way through a good portion of the menu. You really can't go wrong with choosing any drink! There are so many options--milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, fruit mojitos (non-alcoholic), yogurt slushes, you name it. It's the perfect mix of classic staples and more creative flavors. My top two favorites are: *Passion Fruit & Lime Tea - Get this if you want something refreshing, tangy, and tropical. I get it with no sugar since the fruit already brings a natural sweetness. And they actually use real passion fruit seeds! *Brown Sugar Black Milk Tea - The black tea is strong and slightly bitter, but the creamy milk balances it out. They don't go overboard with the brown sugar--just enough to give you little sips of sweetness. *King of Milk Oolong Tea - I don't usually go for oolong tea, but this one's starting to win me over. I absolutely LOVE the deep, roasted flavor. I order mine with less ice and either the lowest sugar level or no sugar at all. The baristas hit the mark on the sweetness levels and make it exactly how I want. When you order 30% sugar, you really get 30%. For the true tea lovers, I recommend 30% or none at all if you really want that bold tea taste. The tapioca pearls are addicting--soft, chewy, and not crazy sweet. Their pearls have a natural amber brown color since they're made from sweet potato, without any added syrups or dyes. Most boba elsewhere is made from cassava root and then dyed artificially. Yes, it's on the pricier side--but I am SO willing to pay for the higher quality! They have a rewards program, so if you collect enough points, you can score free drinks! There's a lovely barista who's almost always there--she makes my drinks just right and quickly every time. I do wish there were more seating though. It's a small store with just a table and a few stools at a counter. They do have wifi if you're thinking of getting some work done. This location also has a full menu of popular Vietnamese dishes like pho, lemongrass grilled pork, vermicelli bowls, and banh mi. I've tried the banh mi, and honestly, I'd skip it. Stick to the bubble tea here! Tsaocaa is a must try for all boba lovers! Get your sip on! They even have a 1000mL bucket size! *eyes emoji* I have to limit myself to one drink a month... or I'll end up with a 9-month old boba belly.

Oh man, I so wanted these drinks to be a hit…read more Here is what we ordered in 500ml: - King of Oolong Milk Tea with boba - Sakura Oolong Milk Tea As soon as we saw the drinks we were like oooh no, why is it white? My son insist I taste both of them first. I put on a poker face because I wanted to see his honest reaction too. After he took a couple of sips he said, I don't want to finish it. In the trash it goes. I consider myself a hardcore tea lover. There was nothing Oolong about it. Not sure how the lady made it, if it's from powder or actual tea leaves but we absolutely could not detect any tea flavor, mostly water and sugar and the lingering aftertaste was NOT PLEASANT AT ALL. It was a long drive for us to get here. Do I regret it? No, because I am always willing to venture far for a boba tea experience. Can't win them all. I don't know if the high rating is for the drinks or the Vietnamese food they serve here. Tsaocaa is a chain and I will not be giving this one another chance. The first thing my son and I did when we got home was brush our teeth. Positives... - Friendly service. - The drinks are not as pricey as other boba shops. - I got to see how beautiful Englewood, New Jersey is. One star rating for the soft and chewy boba.