I've been here countless times and I would consider their tapioca pearls (boba) my favorite of all…read moreI've tried. I'm pretty loyal to my drink so I haven't tried too much of the menu but I've sipped a few others when my partner orders something fun. My go-to is always the Passion Fruit & Orange Juice with boba. The service usually pretty quick and the restaurant is always clean. They have a few small tables and some games such as Uno to play while you wait. I would definitely recommend this place and continue to visit myself.

I've been here once or twice in college and haven't been back since now…read more This was one of the only shops open after 9:30 on a weekday. I got a Fruit Lust with 30% sugar, but it tasted more like 75% sugar. My friend got 50%, it ended tasted like 125% lol. I think I would've enjoyed it a lot more if it didn't feel like I was drinking liquified sugar cubes. My other friend got the kiwi drink, and that one was really solid and had a lot of kiwi chunks in the bottom. There's some seating scattered across the restaurant, so you don't have to necessarily grab and go. If I was to come back, I think I'll just get no sugar and call it a day.

I come here all the time to make my own teas and grab their amazing beef bulgogi…read more It's a great serving size for the price. I add spicy mayo to mine. The rice is so good. The service is fast, efficient, and kind. The atmosphere is big, quiet, and cool enough to eat inside I recommend their passionfruit tea

Big store with three kiosks to order from, a lot of different options. The boba was soft but not…read morereally tasty, and the almond tea left a bit of aftertaste that was very different than other shops versions of this. Tea not too expensive, but everything is an add-on price, including boba. Big tables and back long area for seating. They serve food, too. Parking lot shared with ShopRite.

4.75 stars There…read morearen't too many cafés in NJ that specialize in Matcha, so I was so excited when I discovered Machapresso on instagram. The baristas were nice and friendly. Location: Wicks Shopping Plaza next to Le Peep off of Rt. 1 in Edison Parking: Parking lot can get busy throughout the day, but people come and go so it's not too bad. They're open every day from 10AM to 9 PM. The café has a good amount of seating and tables. The decor is modern, open, airy, and zen. They have two kiosks where you can self order to save time, especially if it's busy. They serve different levels of matcha gelato, matcha affogato, tarts, and Basque cheesecakes. Their black sesame basque cheesecake is my favorite! I have to try their gelato for my next visit. They have various Matcha drinks on the menu, espresso, and Hojicha which has less caffeine than matcha and coffee. I've been here twice and the first time I had their Biscoff cookie Hojicha latte with pistachio milk. It was so delicious! Definitely sweet, but I so I will ask for just one pump of the syrup next time. I think Hojicha pairs better with the Biscoff cookie instead of Matcha. I ordered my husband, an espresso, Matcha latte, but it was definitely way too much caffeine for him. On my most recent visit, I ordered the banana pudding Matcha latte with oat milk. I also upgraded to a premium Matcha, but sadly, I can't remember the name of it! It was really delicious, but a bit too sweet for me. It can be tricky to find the perfect balance of sweetness and umami, but as long as I can taste the Matcha, and the drink is good, I'm happy. The cheesecake is a lovely treat. Thick, but soft, not too sweet. Yum! Unfortunately, they no longer allow reusable cups. Even Starbucks and Dunkin offer a discount and allow personal cups. There's too much waste created by plastic that could easily be avoided. But I digress. I will happily return as this location is close to me and I'm looking forward to trying some of their other seasonal drink drinks. If you're new to Matcha, you should definitely try one of their syrup drinks, or a classic matcha latte.

No more going to NYC for matcha spots! Machapresso now has locations in Closter and Edison, NJ,…read moreserving four levels of matcha ranging from the sweetest to the most bitter--and you can actually tell the difference by the color! The Edison location is in the same shopping center as 99 Ranch Market and Sunmerry Café, but it's on the other end of the plaza, which can feel a little sketchy at times. Inside, there's plenty of natural lighting, making it a great spot to study, work, or hang out with friends. I also love the modern, open-concept interior and the natural-light design! Service was great, and the matcha drinks and other matcha items I tried all tasted great. Definitely a great NJ option if you're looking for quality matcha without having to go into NYC. Next time, I'm definitely going to try more from their menu!

I wanted to try this a few months ago but they had closed already so I'm glad I was able to try it…read morethis time. Being married to a Filipino, you gotta try Ube! Pretty homey feel when you walk into the store. There was a cute selfie wall when you walk to the register. The menu is pretty extensive. I debated getting a drink but was so full from lunch that I got a box of the ube crinkle instead. My husband did order an ube shake for him and my son, so the three of us shared. First I noticed that people don't come here for one drink- people leave with 4-5! Everything looked so good coming out that I couldn't wait to try my husband's shake. Staff was friendly and place was clean! They did have those floor fans going on which I assume was to try the wet footprints from the melting snow outside, so I think that made the restaurant louder the it is. The ube shake was delicious! It was a little hard to drink at first because it was made pretty icy. I'd prefer mine to be a little smoother, but not a huge thing since it'll just melt. My 5 year old LOVED the "ice cream". He drank a good amount which was shocking. I had the ube crinkle when I got home and it was SO good. It was the perfect softness and it wasn't overly powered on top. I ended up eating a second one, which I normally would never do but I couldn't help myself! It wasn't overly sweet or coated with powder and the softness just made it that much better. Would I come back? I would if I happen to be in the area, I will definitely stop by to try the rest of their cakes/drinks!

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again

Passion Fruit Pineapple Taste Bomb! WOW Full of real pineapple and passion fruit pieces and…read morejuices with Lychee bubbles! Very refreshing. The owner who has been in business in this location was very friendly, knowledgeable and educated is on All of his fantastic drinks. A local hotspot that many Somerville residents flock to and I can see why! Again thanks for the opportunity to visit this great business and BTW a really hip modern seating outside.

Possibly the best brown sugar tea I've had. Everyone inside…read morewas very patient and kind even though I was hesitant on which drink to order. Since the menu has many options and they all look delicious There is both inside and outdoor seating, separate from the allys chairs. Lots of things to checkout walking distance while you enjoy your drink. There is street parking and a lot right behind the shop as well

Perfect place to get dessert in the summer - I ordered a sundae with mango and vanilla ice cream…read morewhich I loved! My friend ordered the mango shaved ice, which she said was the perfect portion size. Overall great service and cute place in Edison

This is my favorite boba spot so far. I like a lot of jelly in my fruit tea and they always deliver…read moreand put a generous amount of lychee jelly in my tea. Even though there's a small staff, they're very efficient and provide hospitable service. Overall the store has cool figurines and different kinds of art all around from anime to cute Sanrio characters. If you enjoy fruit tea this would be a great choice!

Update: I went back to Safwa AGAIN and got the brown butter oat latte (3rd one this month) but this…read moretime with cold foam. It was SOOOO good. I did go around 4pm on a Wednesday so it was very busy. It took a while to get my drink but it was worth the wait. And it was nice there was enough room to sit down for two people. You already know I will be back.

Still a solid place but these summer specials are not our faves…read more - Pistachio Matcha Latte (matcha mixed with a sweet-and-salty pistachio matcha paste) - salty really over powered the drink IMO - Pandan Banana Custard Matcha Latte (fragrant pandan, ripe banana, and rich custard) - this drink just wasn't our taste at all, the banana tasted like a Banana Runtz Candy Counting down the days until they bring back the brown butter syrup. Still would recommend this place and we enjoy going to try their seasonal drinks even if we don't end up enjoying them.

On a lazy weekend morning in search of caffeine, we found Habibi Motor Cafe - a cute, modern,…read morebright coffee shop with tons of seating for remote work opportunities. The look of the space alone draws me in to visit, but the coffee is so good as well. Their specialty latte flavors all sounded amazing, but we opted for the tiramisu & the white chocolate raspberry. I appreciate a cafe that makes their own syrups/flavors, and the taste at Habibi's reflects that. I loved having real raspberry puree instead of an imitation syrup, and the flavor of the tiramisu latte was spot on - not too sweet, just how we like it. The coffee was bold and smooth, and I cannot wait to return and try the rest of the menu!

Ordered: Iced Crème Brûlée Latte (~$8): house made crème…read morebrûlée sauce, sweet cream top, and brûlée crust Cortado (~$5) Aya's take: Habibi Motor Cafe combines my two interests of cars & coffee! Being Middle Eastern myself, I liked the unique concept and knew I had to stop by when we were in the area. We arrived around 5pm and it was extremely loud & busy. The atmosphere and seating gives relaxing environment, but in reality, there were people with laptops (on a Saturday), kids running around, and generally the acoustics inside aren't great. Nonetheless, we placed an order and grabbed a table. I got the Iced Crème Brûlée Latte which was very well executed. It's rich, bold, and had notes of vanilla and burnt caramel. They definitely nailed the crème brûlée flavor. Even the Cortado was nicely presented and soothing. I liked that the flavor profile in the espresso was not overpowered by the milk or extraction process. I was also bummed that they didn't have their cool cups that say "Habibi" on them! Their branding is one of the things that caught my eye about them and it sucks to see them switching to nonbranded cups (assuming for cost reasons). Overall, it was worth a try!