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    Milktea Way

    4.6 (148 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Cherry H.

    We visited this spot after dinner across the street. We ordered the Strawberry Matcha Dream here and it was pretty good! Would definitely order this again and try the other menu items next time.

    08/08/26 this doesn't even look good! Correct me if I'm wrong?!
    Hao T.

    Not sure Whats going with this place but I feel like quality has gone down hill each and every time. I have been going here twice it 3x a week and my drinks have tasted snd looks different every time. My coconut green rice used to have coconut shreds. It was sooo. Good for the first 2 weeks. Quality and ingredients have dropped dramatically. How could you possibly sell this?? Definitely needs some QC here or else this place is going to shut down real fast!!!

    Cole O.

    Came here for their grand opening and this is already my second visit it's such a solid boba spot! The menu isn't overwhelmingly huge, and you get a great amount for what you pay. Plus, it's conveniently attached to a parking lot. I've gotten the strawberry matcha with boba both times and have zero complaints.

    Kevin D.

    I hate writing review for boba places because they're all pretty decent nowadays. But Milktea way is so lowkey and got so many drinks that have flavors similar to Vietnam. It is a very small store but it is very decorated inside. The cashier named An was very respectful and helpful. The only down side is you can smell the fried food.

    Traditional milk tea with cheese foam
    Thaila N.

    Milktea Way is a refreshing and unique milk tea spot in a city that is oversaturated with them. The menu has drinks and toppings that are inspired by Vietnamese culture. There are interesting toppings such as cheddar cheese and cheese balls! There are only a few flavors for milk tea, which I like because it's easier to choose what you want lol. I opted for the traditional milk tea, 75% sweet, with the cheese cream foam. The cheese cream foam was sooo delicious and creamy. It actually had a cheese-y flavor and reminded me of Cheez Whiz. The cheese foam was sweetened as well, so I'd opt for 50% sweet next time. I will also probably ask for less ice. The service was great. The cashier was very passionate about their drinks and sharing Vietnamese culture with us when we asked questions about the menu. The drinks were served pretty quickly. I definitely will be back to show my family this place and also to try the cheese ball topping!!!

    Helen N.

    Milktea Way is a great spot if you're looking to try something a little different from the usual drink lineup. The service has always been friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Parking is limited since it's a small lot, but I didn't have much trouble finding a spot. I tried the Milktea Way signature drink, which comes loaded with toppings. It was fun to try and definitely unique, but personally I'd skip the extra toppings next time to keep the drink simpler. The green rice jasmine milk tea really stood out--it's not something you see often, and I enjoyed the flavor. You can also add another topping with the drink. That said, I'd probably ask for less of the green rice coating on the cup next time, just to balance it out more to my taste. The salted coffee and egg coffee were strong and tasty. Overall, a solid place with creative drinks and good service. Worth checking out if you want something a bit different.

    Green rice Jasmine milk tea with cheese foam (50% sweet but felt more like 25%)

    Went to try Milktea way for the first time as today was their one year anniversary BOGO. Waited in line for about 45 minutes and an additional 20 minutes for the drinks to be made. I got the Green Rice Jasmine milk tea with the recommended settings (cheese foam, 50% sweet). Not sure if it's due to the BOGO rush but the drink was super disappointing. 50% felt like 25% elsewhere and the jasmine flavor was lacking. The green rice overpowered the whole drink and made it leave an aftertaste of Cherrios (the cereal). Paid about $17 for four drinks due to BOGO, but would not come back and pay the full price for a mid-drink.

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    Shandy T.

    I got the milktea way drink! It was pretty good, next time I would probably not choose all 3 toppings BUT I appreciate the option to have all three. The service is amazing here, the barista was super nice and considerate. We did unfortunately deal with a curious non-customer coming into the store bother people, but the barista made sure everyone was okay and apologized for the incident. I would love to give her a shoutout but didn't catch her name :( She handled the situation perfectly and went above and beyond for us who did experience it I like the store ambiance, there was plenty of space to sit and to park! Just keep an eye out if you are hanging outside late alone.

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    Sophia H.

    This shop is located across the street from Vietnam Town. There are plenty of tables and seats, and they have several board games if you want to hang around and play. We ordered with one of the staff members, and they were very nice and helpful. I ordered the Green Rice Jasmine Milktea, which includes a choice of cream and topping. I opted for the Cheese Cream (per the staff's recommendation) and boba. I also adjusted to 25% sweetness. This drink was delicious. I was a little scared the cheese cream would taste very "cheesy" given the orange color but it was surprisingly subtle in flavor. It added a nice creaminess to the drink. The boba had the perfect balance of chewy and soft. I really liked the rice but I wish there was slightly less of it (just personal preference). My bf ordered the Salted Cream Coffee at 25% sweetness. The staff did warn him that the coffee taste would be very strong at that level of sweetness, and indeed it was. The coffee was good but 50% sweetness would probably be the better choice (note to self for next time). Overall, great boba shop and I would definitely come back!

    Green Rice Jasmine Milk Tea with Salted Cheese Foam and boba SO GOOD
    Tiffany T.

    Ordered the Green Rice Jasmine Milk Tea with Salted Cheese Foam 75% sweetness and added boba for $8.20 total after taxes. The difference between the salted foam and the salted cheese foam is that the salted foam is just cream and salt whereas the salted cheese has actual cheddar cheese in it. Regardless, the salted cheese foam just tasted like any other normal salted foam to me. It didn't have a distinct cheese flavor but the bright yellow color gave a nice contrast to the green rice in the drink which was fun and of course delicious! The green rice tasted like pounded sticky rice. It was lined on the outer edges of the cup, so be sure to use your straw to push the rice down to actually be able to get more chunks of it while you drink. I really liked the contrasting textures of the boba and the rice mixed in with the creaminess of the foam. 75% was not too sweet but I think I'll do 100% sweetness next time because the salted cheese foam was so creamy that it diluted the jasmine milk tea a little. The jasmine was fragant though. The boba here is SO GOOD! Perfectly chewy, nicely coated in honey, very addicting! The service was good, I'm definitely coming back.

    Coconut Green Rice

    We came after dinner and it was empty. The cashier was very helpful with what toppings to get! Coconut Green Rice: 5/5 I really loved my drink, not too sweet personally and I thought I got regular boba but it was actually oat boba! Pleasant surprise and it was delicious.

    James W.

    Warm and welcoming cafe known for their selection of milk teas. They don't have a wide menu, but their teas are quite good. Boba could be a little chewier, but that's just my preference. Staff are very friendly, they have a clean seating area, and games for people while waiting, although you won't really be waiting long, since they make their drinks really fast.

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    Dana D.

    We were looking for our next study spot and Milktea Way immediately caught our attention. We needed a place with wifi and late hours. It's a really cute and quaint shop. Despite its size, they made really efficient use of the space so there's a good chunk of seating area for people to hang out or study. They also have a pretty good range of drinks to choose from split into three categories: milk tea, coffee, and matcha. The service was great and they were super patient with me as I was trying to figure out what to get. I ended up getting the Milktea Way which was a fun create your own drink where you can choose the milk tea base, foam, and an extra topping on top of the set toppings already included in the drink. I really enjoyed the drink we created. It was super creamy and I loved the different textures from the toppings. I saw a couple of other interesting milk teas that I'll be back to definitely try!

    Traditional milk tea - one with Vietnamese pudding and the other with grass jelly - no ice

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