5 Stars -- This Place is a Nerd Paradise I intended to grab…read morea quick drink and accidentally spent an hour dominating the high score board on Galaga--come for me! Whoever decided to serve delicious tea and throw in free Atari games deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. I was double-fisting boba and high scores like it was 1982. Legendary!

Manga Tea Shop provides a local boba tea spot for the Carrollwood area to quell the immediate…read morecravings for boba tea. It's eccentric decor and theme makes it delightfully quirky and fun to visit. Understanding that good boba tea (Ten Ren being the baseline) is hard to come by in the Tampa Bay area, Manga Tea is pretty decent. At the time of our visit, the boba-rista was incredibly friendly and genuine - her welcoming attitude definitely suited this business - so kudos to her! The Tiger and standard milk teas served their purpose, but the fruit smoothies stood out pretty well. The menu is a mix of traditional flavors and the neo-bubble drink trend (more toward the latter). There is a decent amount of sitting room at which soft-cover manga publications are situated. Aside from the manga reads, there is also a free single-player arcade and nice pay-to-play claw machine. There are also a few non-beverage/food items for purchase for those anime fans. This is definitely a great hangout spot for those that just want to enjoy other like-minded anime/manga purveyors. I wouldn't be surprised if Manga Tea hosted some local/mini ComiCon event as it would be an ideal venue. Overall, an incredibly kid-teen friendly and safe environment to grab your boba drinks from.

Bahn Mi is such a great spot, and everything I've had there has been fresh, flavorful, and super…read moresatisfying. But honestly... the best part is their matcha and tea bar. It's such a fun bonus and makes it more than just a quick meal stop. The lychee flavor is so good ... refreshing, not too sweet, and just one of those drinks you keep thinking about after you leave. I love it and I'll definitely be back for that alone (but the food is a win too).

My revisit was pleasant. I was waiting for my wife shopping at Daiso, I have re-visited them…read more It was a pleasant to sit at the store enjoying my boba drink in the air conditioner. I got brown sugar boba milk tea. The boba is great because they soak in classic brown sugar before added to the drink. Overall the drink is good. And the milk is non dairy with make it tolerable for me that I can't take regular milk.

Such a cozy boba shop! The interior is modern and has plenty of seating for both small and large…read moregroups. The boba was fresh, and the Thai tea was made perfectly. I'll definitely be back!

Ding Tea Tampa is such a cute boba shop. I visited for the first time a couple of weeks ago and…read moreordered a lychee black tea with strawberry popping boba. It was super refreshing, but a little on the sweet side. I love that this spot has super convenient parking and indoor seating. They also have a large menu including drinks like fruit teas, milk teas, or lattes. The service was efficient and friendly.

So I absolutely love the boba here but we did try the crab Rangoon and I was not a fan. It tasted…read moreair fried and the consistency of the cream cheese and crab mixture was off. I would not come here for food or a snack again but the Boba is amazing everytime. I got the Ube Creme Brûlée Brown Sugar Milk tea half sweet and this was the best drink I've ever had here. If you're looking for amazing Boba this is definitely the spot. We visited Easter Day and our drinks and food were ready super quick. Lots of open seating and nice open restaurant. Had I not gotten the food I would have rated my experience 5 stars!

It's an awesome Taiwanese boba & coffee shop that opened about 9 months ago at the Shops of…read moreWiregrass. I was so happy to finally experience it. I love that it's has a good amount of seating. The décor is modern and clean. The Deerioca plushie cushions along the wall in the seating area are so cute. The drinks are unique. They also offer snacks such as crab rangoons and croffles. The service was pleasant & professional. We were greeted as soon as we entered. Surprisingly, it wasn't that busy on a summer weekday. The Ube Brown Sugar Deerioca Crème Brûlée Milk Tea was delicious! Their signature Deerioca tapioca balls are sweeter (more sugar than honey) than ones I've had at other shops. The crème brûlée is mixed into the drink. Keep that in mind if you have issues with texture. It's more of a clumpy pudding texture than a whipped one. Not a bad thing, but some may not agree. The drink can be customized to your liking. On the other hand, I wasn't too impressed with the Matcha Croffle. The buttery taste that makes these croffles so good was totally nonexistent. I didn't even taste the matcha even though it was sprinkled on top. It's just my opinion, and nothing more. I'd skip the croffle next time, or try another flavor. Otherwise, it was okay for an average waffle. The subtle Harry Potter references are very cool. I've read that the owner is a big Harry Potter fan. Supposedly, the original name of the brand was "Diagon Alley" but was later shortened. If you look real closely at the logo, you'll see the "da" in it. It could stand for anything at this point. I don't know... maybe it's a coincidence that there is a deer in the logo that could be Harry's stag patronus. Either way, there is a definite reference even if it is subtle. It's kind of like finding a hidden Mickey, maybe? Just take a closer look at that boba cup the next time you're there. I'm looking forward to trying more of their unique drinks. It's the perfect stop while shopping at this outdoor mall in the summer heat.

I will literally go back based on customer service alone!!! The lady who I'm assuming is the owner…read morewas so incredibly sweet! I found this place off Yelp actually and thought it was a standalone but it's inside a K BBQ restaurant. The boba is sooooo good and I'm picky about boba, so I'm glad I don't have to drive 45 min away now that I found this spot!

Went for a late night sweet treat to K Dessert cafe and was super excited to try their Bingsu…read more There's not very many places you can get this shaved ice treat, so when I found out they had it here, I had to try it! It's inside of Sari One Kbbq and you walk right inside where they have a designated place if you're just there to get dessert. Service was great. The restaurant had a homey feel to it. You can tell it's family owned and the lady was very sweet. It was very yummy, the bingsu wasn't too sweet but I do have to say that the waffle was. The portions were decent. They basically had whole cheese cake on the egg waffle. Would go again and definitely try the KBBQ next time!!

Cute little place! Seating is a little tight, I thought it was cool you can order at the touch…read morescreens but it looked like they were starting to get burnt out on the sides, so it was a little difficult looking at it from the side. Drinks were yummy but I think they're a little bit more expensive than what I'd usually pay for. Glad we stopped by though, staff is very friendly.

Very small inside with only a few seats so not a place to hang out. They have self ordering kiosks…read morebut will also take your order if you wait for someone to come to the register. They also sell mochi and macaroons. Cheesecake macaroons: 0/5 -- They did not taste anything like cheesecake so very disappointing. Drink: 4/5 -- They have a good selection of flavors & customizations that cost extra including $0.25 extra for less ice ($1 extra for less ice on a large cup which is also $1 extra). They also offer a split cup option for two flavors. I tried the Thai tea & Hokkaido Milk Tea and both flavors were delicious and well mixed. I do not get boba in my drinks so can't comment on that. I dislike that they don't have smaller straws for drinks that don't have boba. The boba straws made it difficult to drink the last remaining sips in the split cups.

I got the Halo Halo but without the evaporated milk. It was still delicious and still very sweet so…read moreI definitely recommend it without the evaporated milk if you're unable to consume any milk products. I can still eat ice cream though LOL. The dessert drink was absolutely delicious. I waited for the shaved ice to melt a little bit so I can drink some of it and all the little fruits in there and the beans were absolutely so fresh and I really love the Ube in there. I'm one of those type of people that like to custom my drinks and food so next time I would probably omit some of the fruits in there and either add extra Ube or extra ice cream or something like that if they allow it. The service was exceptional. The folks behind the counter were absolutely super sweet. I know they're Filipino, but I literally felt like I was in Hawaii. The service was so incredible. I felt like I was in paradise.

The Filipiniana is a small, humble eatery that sits in a rather hidden plaza (it's hardly…read morenoticeable from the main road) along and at the crossroads of eastbound Waters Avenue and Dale Mabry. Like most other Filipino restaurants/cafe, there is a behind-the-counter, glass protected buffet at the forefront of the restaurant. From here, you can make your selections as you build your combination platter. The Filipiniana also offers a small section of baked goods and desert, while specializing in drinks such as Halo Halo and other Asian-curated beverages. Interesting to note that the Filipiniana offers catering in the kamayan style (simply put, a spread of various dishes over banana leaves to be shared by multiple people amd eaten with hands). However, they don't serve this in house/at the location - you will have to give advance notice (like with other caterers) to have this prepared. The Filipiniana is definitely a good spot to satiate your curiousity, explore, and discover Filipino cuisine!

The Ube Vietnamese coffee was amazing. The coffee was smooth with notes of chocolate and the ube…read moreon top made this drink so luscious. The shop is like any other coffee shop with tables and board/card games for your stay. The barista was nice, she seemed to be the only one working. She took the order and made my drink with a smile.

I really enjoyed my first time visit to Teaspoon. I had already downloaded the app and it gave me a…read more$3 coupon to use for my first drink. It came out to 3.76 so such a great deal. I was in btw a few drinks including the Strawverry Colada, Guava Sunset, & the Lychee Breeze which is a seasonal flavor. I had the lychee breeze with lychee bits. I loved this. I didn't need to add any toppings. I also love that they have actual tea and not just powders like other places and they make their syrups and marmalade. They have a daily sample which was strawberry lemonade that was nice. You can also customize your sweetness here which is great. The lady working I believe is the owner and she was very nice and welcoming. She even gave us a macaron. I picked the rose lychee to go with my lychee drink.i loved the flavor and the texture. The inside is nicely and newly decorated and this is a nice welcoming spot for a refreshing drink cold or hot, and even coffee drinks are available. As well as apps.

Cj was awesome, super nice and greeted us when we came in which was nice:)…read more I usually get brown sugar boba but and she made GREAT recommendations based off that so i can try something new :) and it didn't disappoint The Oreo was THE BEST, i had the caramel milk tea with coconut jelly! Will be coming back for sure! They have a punch card rewards system + cute stickers

It's the same great boba shop and owners, only it's no longer under the umbrella of Onezo. Which is…read moreactually a great thing because they are now able to create more unique boba flavors and add more snack options. In some ways, it's better because they've learned from the best while making their own mark. Peach was the flavor of the boba on the day of my visit. They recently had lavender and rose for Valentine's Day and dragon fruit for the Lunar New Year. My all-time favorite is the black sesame boba which adds even more flavor when paired with their black sesame milk tea. They've added a few more snacks since the last time I was there. I still see the bao buns which I love. The crinkle-cut air fries were new to me. It was all enjoyable. It continues to be my favorite place to stop when returning from Tampa on the Selmon Expressway. It's just too convenient & tempting to pass up since it's right there off of Falkenburg and Causeway Blvd. The service is great, and the drinks are perfect every time. Be sure to check out their social media pages for new boba flavors. Stop by and see for yourself. Update: I forgot to mention that their 2 rescue doggies (Max & Miso) are represented in the Tiny Batch Boba Co. logo. They are super dog friendly!! So awesome!

I stumbled upon this coffee shop by chance and decided to give it a try. Boy, am I glad I did! As…read moresoon as I walked in, I noticed the lovely and tasteful decor. The coffee shop is actually connected to some kitchen store and there is a nice little gift shop to browse while you wait on your beverage being prepared. The line to order was to the door, but the staff took orders quickly and efficiently. I'm a huge fan of drip coffee and always judge a coffee shop by how they prepare this simple, yet flavorful beverage. The Perfect Press Coffee lives up to its name- their drip coffee is smooth, bold, and flavorful. I love it!

If you're driving on north Dale Mabry in Tampa... and you see the Carrollwood Village neighborhood…read moreentrance- make a safe uturn and head in. Inside this winding housing development, you'll find a small shopping plaza-gasoline on one end, dry cleaners on the other... and in between those bookends, a string of small businesses. And behind the door with all the flowers around it: Perfect Press Coffee. It's a hopping and popping kind of place. I've been there twice in the last year-and it's busy. It's a fun mix of neighborhood moms with strollers-people stopping on the way to or from work-and a few remote work workers-who thrive in the happy buzz of a booming business. To the right when you walk in: coffee, tea and sweet and/or savory small bites. There's bench seating along the wall, several small tables and two little couches in the middle. The decor is cute, cozy, modern and slightly caffeinated. It's not a huge place but it's super popular. There are tables out front on the sidewalk, too. It's busy, but the skilled baristas keep things moving. On this most recent trip, I tried the ube matcha-my first. I liked it! There were lots of tempting pastries, etc-but I had a lunch date coming up, so I stuck to just the beverage. If you decide to stop in, bonus: this business shares space with a fun kitchen store that has everything from gourmet salts and oils-fun towels and mugs-and all sorts of other items. I should have bought the cola flavored candy bar. Next time! Yes, the parking lot is a little hectic-but be patient, it comes and goes in waves-you'll get a spot. Oh! And really nice restrooms. This is worth a stop and shop. I'll be back for round three.