This new-ish tea shop recently replaced the old Yifang location and it came with a makeover! The…read moreinterior features a cherry blossom theme and they also offer adorable merchandise like greeting cards and little trinkets. I've visited twice so far and both times, I was able to order right away at one of their two kiosks. I can imagine kids hanging out here on weekdays after the nearby high school is dismissed, but when I went in the early afternoon and on the weekend, it was a quick stop in and out. I've really only interacted with the one employee at the counter who makes the drinks, but he was welcoming and helpful, answering a couple questions I had with a smile. + HOUSE SPECIAL MILK TEA ($6.75): The menu describes this as having "special sweetener and rich tea taste", made with black tea, condensed milk and evaporated milk. The employee said most people will order it with boba or lychee jelly, but I opted for it without toppings and at 25% sweetness. For me, the 25% was just right, and I don't think I could tolerate a higher level. I believe this is their version of a Hong Kong Style milk tea and while the flavor was fine, the tea seemed diluted and didn't have that richness as advertised. + PINEAPPLE GREEN TEA ($5.55 special* + $1.00 cheese foam): This was quite refreshing and crisp, but even at just 25% sweetness, it was on the sugary side, considering it also had pineapple pulp on the bottom, so the natural sweetness of the fruit came though. Again, the tea flavor was weaker than I would have liked, but very pineapple-forward. I enjoyed their cheese foam which was velvety, balanced between milky and salty notes, and had a flavor similar to marshmallow. All toppings (boba, sago, pudding, etc.) are $1.00 which is on the steeper side compared to other tea shops. Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program where you can earn "bubbles" for each drink purchased. Keep in mind that it doesn't automatically track when you enter your phone number... you actually need to take an extra step to opt in and sign up. *They have monthly specials where a couple drinks from their existing menu are offered at 15% off, like the Pineapple Green Tea I got at the discounted price. I am up for trying Tea Talk again, but with hopes that I'll be able to actually taste more of the tea next time. 3.25 stars.

I was craving bubble tea, and wanted to order some for delivery. I only drink fruit tea, and not…read moremilk tea, and saw that this place had some yummy-sounding fruit teas. There were too many I wanted to try, so I ordered three: Fragrant Apple Fruit Tea (which came with aloe), Kiwi Iced Tea (added aloe), and Peach Grapefruit Green Tea (added boba). I also ordered a Hong Kong Style Lemon Tea for the bf. Everything was flavorful, fruity, and refreshing. Besides the Apple Fruit Tea, they all had fruit pulp or fruit bits. The texture of the boba was good. I did 25% sugar on my drinks, and it was perfect. Would order from here again.

Love this location. Super easy parking nearby a dollar tree and grocery outlet which I love and…read morefind convenient. Store is clean and nice. Staff is young but extremely kind, friendly, and hard working. Stopped by for a boba taro milk tea and it was perfect! Boba quality was great and drink was tasty. Some locations are inconsistent or have poor boba quality but Kirkland boba lust location has great boba. I enjoyed my experience and would return! :)

I don't truly lust after Boba but I do like a good boba or mile tea. I got a mango peach something…read morewith peach jellies. It was delicious, not too sweet, but had a gritty grainy texture. Inside seemed vast and sparse. Better to take the drink and go. The boba barista was great with helping me choose my treat, it can be so hard to choose only one.

What a cute find! I was in need of a good morning coffee and stumbled upon Issaquah Coffee…read moreCompany--so glad I did. This place has such a cozy, welcoming vibe with plenty of seating to sit back and actually enjoy your drink (bonus points for offering real "for here" cups!). Their selection is impressive--everything from classic coffee drinks to a variety of pastries, plus even beer and other beverages if you're stopping by later in the day. I had a savory biscuit with cheese and herbs that was great and the perfect pairing with my cortado. There were tons of other tempting options too, from pastries to bagels and more. Overall, just a really nice spot with great offerings and a relaxed atmosphere. Such a great find--I'll definitely be back!

Cute cafe closeby the hike we did. Line was out the door,…read moreand didn't move quickly.. meaning it was cold out there, brrr. Selection of treats is commendable, but missing a few meat-based lunch items I would've tried. I got a chai tea and was talked into cinnamon, but it was a powder he placed on the bottom, so I was choking down the powdery spice with every sip. Not a good drink. I want to give this spot another try because it is very cute, and had Christmas lights up in May. #happyholidays

Bobae has the best boba tea in town. Over the Rainbow in Renton on 4th (ONLY - the others suck) is…read morethe only place that compares. Service is slow friendly and taste is good so I'll be back

Bobae is a very cute boba shop located on Lake St in downtown Kirkland. It's right across the lake…read moreso people can buy their drinks and soft serve ice cream here and walk across to the park to people watch and enjoy the sunset. I tried the mango and matcha swirl with mango pearls. The yogurt was nicely balanced between sweet, sour and earthy. The mango pearls pop in your mouth and release a refreshing mango flavor. Apparently, bobae has other locations and has been voted Best in the PNW in 2024.

Pretty average to low quality with questionable ingredients. Tried the chai latte and The coffee…read morethief (frozen latte) and both were terrible. They put some emulsifier powder in the frozen drink and didn't know what exactly it was. Ambience and service were a plus though as other reviews mentioned.

Since discovering this coffee spot last year, I've been coming here often to hang out with my…read morefriends and I love the cosy atmosphere, and friendly baristas!! Alicia is my fave and she totally deserves a raise I usually get a 16oz iced oat milk mocha which is always made exactly the way I like it. Today I decided to get it hot and it tasted incredible, I love that Ladro is sustainable and does for here orders in ceramic tableware! Ladro used to also carry Ellenos yogurt and I loved being able to buy a local brand, but recently they switched to a different distributor and the one time they had the new yogurt in stock it didn't compare. They haven't had yogurt in stock since and honestly I don't love their croissants (too oily), banana bread (no chocolate chips), or croissandwiches (again the croissant texture sucks). Please bring back Ellenos, or have better food, I want to be able to have breakfast when I come here with my friends.

Amazing food, super cute and friendly baristas, beautiful decor. Yummiest coffee on the Eastside…read moreiand all house made syrups!!!

jojo's is one of my all time favorite cafes on the Eastside & definitely my favorite cafe in…read moreIssaquah! All the drinks here are always made with such care! All the food - always absolutely delicious! The vibes is always so cutesy and aesthetic!!!

Their lattes are sub par compared to competition Compared…read moreto every other shop selling 6$ lattes it feels like a let down in taste

super friendly barista! My kid was asleep in the car and she…read morewas happy to talk quietly to ensure my kid did not wake up! great coffee and quick service!

This place is a gem among the sad coffee scene in Issaquah. After being disappointed with coffee at…read moreJojo's, Berna's and Issaquah Coffee it was a delight to discover this place. Great lattes. Great service. Great atmosphere. Very clean. Baristas are very friendly. Thank you so much!

TLDR; a place with great potential, but had a pretty subpar matcha latte…read more I think I met the owner when I stopped by. He was attentive with my order and overall a welcoming vibe. I liked the ambiance of the cafe, seems like a great place to study, work, or catch up with friends. It's located next to a school so I'd imagine a lot of students there may take the opportunity to visit. I got a matcha latte and unfortunately it fell short of my expectations. The matcha amount on top was very sparse; If I had to estimate, it was like 15g of usucha (matcha + water) added into the 16oz latte, and the color of the usucha was on the lighter side. I think it'd help if they tweaked the matcha recipe a little more, like doing a 1 to 10 ratio of matcha to water, and typically matcha lattes at 16 oz have 3-4 grams of matcha. More or less, depending on the cafe. I also think the matcha may have oxidized or was of a lower quality batch as the usucha was on the green-yellow side. I'd recommend checking out other matcha brands and making sure that the matcha is stored air tight in a shady spot. I'll say though that the sweetness was perfect. I still have high hopes for the cafe and will definitely revisit whenever I get the chance! Having more local coffee shops in Issaquah is a great thing no matter what.