I was in for a long drive from Sugar Land out to The Woodlands, so I decided to swing into Asiatown…read moreand grab a drink to help soothe the pain of driving on the Sam Houston at 3pm. I pulled over in the first parking lot I could find and opened Yelp to help me find something. I'm telling you all of this because I ended up walking into Le Drip and ordering the "Egg Coffee", knowing nothing about it. Now, I've been on this earth for a minute and I've drank a lot of coffee. This is among the best coffee drinks I've ever had. Certainly the best I've had in recent memory. What I'm saying is it's in the running for the best coffee drink I've ever had. The egg cream is thick and eggy, which I loved. The coffee itself is bold with a strong coffee taste. The cream is dusted with a heavy shake of cinnamon and it all melded together into a delicious concoction that I couldn't get enough of. If you're looking for a memorable coffee drink, I would recommend giving this spot a shot. Tell 'em Big D sent you.

Finally got around to trying this cozy little coffee shop. Perhaps it wasn't for me, but I found…read morethe drinks at Le'Drip to be just okay. The famous Egg Coffee didn't stand out at all from all the praise it receives. I expected a rich, creamy coffee experience, but I couldn't find any coffee essence at all. Instead, the drink was overwhelmingly sweet from start to finish. I was also excited to try the new Lychee Jasmine Matcha since it sounded phenomenal, but it ended up being my least favorite. The lychee flavor completely overpowered matcha, making it hard to enjoy the drink. Overall, it was a good try but it wasn't cup of coffee.

I've been meaning to try this coffee shop. We happened to be in the area and stopped by on our way…read morehome from Bellaire Blvd. It was delicious, and I would definitely come again! Even though my girls are too young for coffee, they enjoyed a sample of the cream and a huge cookie! The service was great and the shop was crowded. I love seeing groups of people enjoying the offerings and each other's company.

So sad to see Mr. Wish go. It was my go-to fruit tea joint. Trung Nguyen E Coffee took over their…read morespot. This particular location is smack dab in the busiest section of Bellaire. Traffic to get in and out is horrible! Parking is a struggle on busy days. Fortunately, once you park here, you can pretty much grab some drinks, baked goods, play claw machines, go grocery shopping, etc. Trung Nguyen serves espressos, matcha, phin coffee, phin drips, teas, and white coffee (lighter version). Toppings are $1-$1.50 and includes grass jelly, coffee jelly, cream, single shot, or extra matcha. I've tried their egg coffee, coconut coffee, ube coffee, pandan coffee, and black sesame. Although I love all of them, my current fav is the black sesame! YUM!! I've yet to try their matcha and teas, but Trung Nguyen is always on our list whenever we're in town- so I will for sure try their other drinks at one point or another. Viet coffee is everywhere in Houston (and I love that). With Trung Nguyen, your drinks are consistent, and you can always count on getting the strongest coffee (not watered down) whenever you get their coffee.

This spot remains one of my absolute favorite boba places in Houston, thanks to their top-notch tea…read moreand milk tea quality. I love their app, highly recommend it to pre-order through the app, it's extremely accurate in term of wait time and easy to use. However, there are a couple of downsides: their matcha is just average, their menu is a bit limited, and my favorite drinks are frustratingly often out of stock or out of season. My top recommendations are the Coconut Mango Boom, Cloud Jasmine Tea (basic but so good), Yuzu Oolong Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Mochi Yingde Black Milk Tea, Grapefruit Boom and the toasty/wheat-y Longji Cloud Milk Tea.

(+) Aesthetic spot (+) Good menu selection…read more(+) Convenient ordering through the app or at the counter (+) Excellent tea flavor (-) Long wait time (-) Steep price for small drink First time here with my college friends and their families. We tried the highly recommended mango boom and the yuzu green tea, which were both solid choices. I downloaded the app and was able to place my order from there by-passing the long line at the counter. However, it still took a significant amount of wait time for my order number to be called to pick up my drinks. The app had some deals that discounted my order, which was a plus. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to return, but if it comes up as a suggested place, I wouldn't pass it up.

A spot dedicated to tiramisu treats (as well as mousse cakes, panna cotta, cookies, and croffles)…read moreand pretty drinks that is open all day? Count me in! The inside is mostly white and going for that IG "it spot" vibe. Most people were ordering their drinks that come with a little slice of tiramisu, but we were there to try just the latter! The tiramisu varieties aren't all truly tiramisu (which traditionally has espresso and alcohol), but they're called tiramisu because there are cookies or ladyfingers layered with their mascarpone cream. I tried the Biscoff Tiramisu-- while they could work on their presentation (the filling looked messy and slapped on), the taste was quite nice! Sweet, creamy, and the mascarpone filling was light and not too heavy despite being sweet and indulgent. I'm excited to try the other tiramisu varieties :D I like how the tiramisu comes in its own container instead of scooped into a takeout box because it's a lot less messy + prettier when eating it. Service was really friendly and there is self-serve water available too. Lots of tables for two but they were all taken during my visit. There's a little table outside in the shade if you're willing to sit in the heat. Overall, 4.5 stars for the tiramisu-- will be back to try some more! Check them out next time your sweet tooth calls :)

I think this place is super pretty inside!!…read more My husband and I wanted to get boba and try a new place since there's been so many places that have recently opened in Chinatown. I got a basic jasmine tea with sea salt foam and my husband got an oolong with matcha. We both liked the drinks and would definitely come back again!!

Very chill coffee place great for studying and hanging out! Got the lychee lemonade and the waffle…read morefries, which were nice and crispy with a slightly spicy sauce. The lychee lemonade was nice and sweet, but the lychee flavor is mild. The decor is nice and the bathrooms are clean. Service was quick and friendly. They were doing a collab with Yukdaejang when we went, so we got a discount on our meal later, which was pretty lucky! Would love to try their other cafe items next time!

First time visit. Place is bright & cheery. Baristas were friendly…read more I'm all about the coffee when I go to coffee shops so my cortado with soy milk & 1 pump vanilla was not as coffee forward as I would have preferred. I like my coffee drinks a bit more robust. I got an order of regular beignets to go. They were not my favorite. Not sure if the texture changed since they were packaged hot & sweated in the to-go container, but they were rubbery & really not sweet at all. Since i don't live anywhere near this location, I am not apt to make a return visit.

We stopped by and tried a milk tea and a fruit tea. The tiequanyin oolong milk tea was so fragrant…read morewith very qq boba! I had it at 50% sweet and thought it was still too sweet for me, will try lower next time! The mango orange tea has fresh fruit which very refreshing, though we couldn't taste the tea very much. The interior is modern and clean. The staff was patient and helpful to explain the different drinks!

Macu Tea is located on Bellaire in Chinatown, on the south side, in the same shopping center as…read morePappaRich. I decided to check it out after a good friend raved about it--and I'm happy to report it absolutely lived up to the hype. I'll keep this short and sweet: I ordered the Ruby Grapefruit Li-Li Tea with green tea jelly, and it was legit. Incredibly flavorful, super fresh, and loaded with real grapefruit pulp. I went with 100% sugar (no regrets--just work out an extra hour afterward ). The balance of tart and sweet was spot on, and the quality really stands out compared to your average boba shop. Yes, the drinks aren't cheap, but they're worth every penny. You're paying for freshness and flavor, and it shows. The ambiance is clean, bright, and modern, and the service was solid. Drinks came out relatively quickly, even though it was busy. If you're tired of the same old average boba places, definitely give Macu Tea a try. Enjoy!

I'm a big fan of CHICHA San Chen, and I've had the chance to visit locations in Southern California…read moreas well as the headquarters in Taiwan, so I was really excited to try the Houston location. I'm happy to say that the quality did not disappoint! What I love about CHICHA San Chen is that each drink is freshly brewed to order. Rather than preparing large batches of tea ahead of time, the tea is brewed individually when you place your order using their signature tea-press technology. You can really taste the difference--the tea is fragrant, fresh, and flavorful. My absolute favorite is the King Bubble Black Tea with Cream. The combination of the rich black tea, creamy topping, and chewy king pearls is just SO good! I was also pleasantly surprised that the Houston location still offers the Taro Series. The taro drinks are another favorite of mine, and it's wonderful to see that Houston has kept this part of the menu. After visiting CHICHA San Chen in different places, I can honestly say that Houston holds up beautifully. The tea quality, fresh preparation, and overall experience are exactly what I have come to expect from the brand. CHICHA San Chen never fails to deliver! If you're a serious tea or boba lover, this is definitely worth a visit.

I have heard the hype for Chicha San Chen and I wanted to try it. This place is definitely a more…read moreelevated than your normal boba tea place and you can tell by the crowds. We had to wait a little in line but the service was fast! The tea tastes great and I like the cup they serve it. I appreciate that they offer your sweet level and ice level you prefer. And the prices are reasonable compared to other places I've visited. You see families of all ages come into this place, as it's shown in social media it definitely brings a crowd. One nice addition that I saw was a Photo Booth and tea tasting station! You don't have to worry about parking as it's located in a strip mall so there's quite a bit of spaces. Overall I enjoyed my time and would like to try other tea options here.

I love this cafe! It's a little out of the way from where I live so I only stop by whenever I'm in…read moreBellaire area. The fruity drinks are my favorite, it's refreshing, fun and not too sweet! The inside is so aesthetic with the decor and the wall art plus they have decent amount of seatings for a small cafe. Service is also quick and they'll even deliver your drinks and pastries to you so you can sit down to wait. The delicate pastries and mini cakes are quite flavorful but the taste can be inconsistent sometimes (I usually get the durian and black forest cake). It's also next to a few cute shops and miniso so after you can shop before or after getting drinks!

Such a cute and cozy coffee shop--instantly felt relaxed the moment I walked in. The soft, zen…read moremusic in the background created a calm, peaceful vibe that made it the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the moment. I ordered the Vietnamese egg coffee and it was absolutely delicious--rich, bold coffee topped with a creamy, lightly sweet foam that felt like a dessert in a cup. Paired it with a fresh bun, and it was the perfect combo. Thanh was very nice and polite, adding a warm, welcoming touch to the whole experience. Great atmosphere, great drinks, and genuinely kind service. I'll definitely be back.

I think this might be my second fav tea shop so far. I really love all of the varieties of drinks…read moreand especially the teas. What stands out about their teas is that they use real pieces of fruits in the tea and it makes it taste refreshing. They also have unique flavors like the magical lychee tea. The jellies that use also had good texture and flavor to them. The inside is very decorated to give you a nice cool trendy up to date vibe but also giving you an Asian inspired elements. The service was good too I have no complaints about that.

Loved this place! I went with my cousins and the drinks were delicious! They also have a kiosk…read morewhere you can order. Drinks came fast and inside was very clean. I ordered the Jamaican Sunrise. It was very refreshing and a good size. Would order again 10/10.

Always one of my favorite coffee shops in Houston!…read more Despite coming on a Sunday afternoon, we got lucky with curbside parking and right in front of the door. Otherwise there is a free parking garage associated with the Bellaire Food Street complex. When I came last about a year ago, it was always packed on weekends, but we had ample seating this time. As usual, I got the caramel tomnccino. It is both strong and creamy/sweet. Perfect balance!!! Perfect study spot and perfect social spot equipped with wifi, chargers, ample seating, bathrooms, parking, and a large menu.

This cafe is a great place to study or work. They have a lot of tables with outlets, and the music…read morewas a sad, chill vibe. They have a lot of appealing drink options and interesting food options that look very good. The buldak and bulgogi stuffed pretzels were particularly intriguing to me. I got the large peach green tea for $6 and Hawaiian stuffed pretzel for $9. I was impressed by the pretzel, although it was definitely more of a pizza in a pretzel shape. It was very cheesy and tasty. They can't modify the sweetness on the peach green tea. It was good, although a little too sweet for me.