Popfancy Dessert Bar: You're here for K-Pop, the desserts are the bonus Let's be honest about what this is. You're paying for the K-Pop Demon Hunter pop-up aesthetic, the upbeat vibes, the fast service, the themed menu. The desserts? Solid. The Pinky Up Parfait hits. One scoop of cappuccino ice cream comes generous and tasty. Nothing disappoints. But nothing revolutionizes dessert either. This is good execution in service of a limited time experience, not destination-level pastry work. And that's fine. That's exactly what a pop-up should be. The real draw is that everything works together. Vibe, music, service, and desserts that don't let the side down. It feels fun, not gimmicky. That's harder to pull off than you'd think. Bottom line. Pop-ups don't stick around. If the K-Pop theme is your thing and you want solid desserts in a fun environment, go now. If you're just looking for great desserts, permanent spots do it better. read more

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I'm surprised I have not reviewed this place because we have been here multiple times and each time we've liked it. This is not a place you go to just have lunch or something.This place is an experience. Some adults might find joy in here (like I do), but my children definitely did, and that's worth it. They came here with the same excitement that they had for disneyland so I'm really happy about that. We all liked the harry potter experience and some different anime type experiences as well that my children liked. The foods and drinks are on theme and although it's not cheap, it's definitely not as much as Disneyland. We came on the weekends, but during lunchtime, and I can see how they might be really busy during the dinner rush. Sometimes you might need a timed entry to go in, but thankfully, we have not since we've been going. I will say that it's quite small and gets cramped really fast. I just think the experience of it all is a really cool and I'm happy we have fun places like this around us in Houston. read more

For their new Pop Up theme of Sailor Moon they stole art work from Robby Cook, cartoon_cookie, edited it some, printed out and put it up in their shop without any permission from the artist or credited them.They're also hiding comments about them stealing the art work on their instagram page promoting the new pop up store event. Y'all are basically horrible, capitalistic, thieves stealing from artists. read more

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Popfancy does it again! This summer's K-pop Kleaners event is sooo cute and executed with perfection. The details are great, including the clothes lines featuring you favorite idols boxers. I attended during the week highlighting BTS, but there is something for every k-pop fan. The ARMY Latte, with an Ube cold foam,was creamy and delicious! read more

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While my cousin was in town for a visit, we made a trip to Popfancy for their Howl's Moving Castle themed pop up cafe. Upon entering, I was immediately so impressed with the interior. They made the inside look so cozy and feel like you were eating in Howl's kitchen alongside Calcifer's hearth. They also had some Studio Ghibli merch available for purchase and an extensive Studio Ghibli themed menu. We ordered the Totoro Taiyaki which was filled with Ube custard & served with a scoop of ice cream of our choice. Our order was prepared promptly, and we enjoyed our dessert while watching some clips of Ghibli movies and trivia videos. The experience was adorable and interactive, and I'm looking forward to seeing what other themed cafe's Popfancy pulls off next! read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Totoro Taiyaki with matcha ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Tried coming as a walk in with my nieces and nephew a few weeks ago, but quickly realized it was going to be a very long wait given the line that formed and didn't really seem to be moving. I ended up paying for fast passes (they do release free fast passes, but those get scooped up quickly, and I was able to pay $3 per ticket on eventbrite to snag fast passes). Our pass was for 1pm and we were inside by 1:10pm. They do reserve the tables initially for the fast passes, at least when we came in at our time and it was great because I couldn't imagine being here without a table since I had a group of little ones with me! The staff were super friendly and worked as quickly as they could. There was a little bit of stress because of volume of orders and people, but they did the best they could and handled the traffic well. We got a variety of drinks and each enjoyed them-- I will say, all of the drinks are on the sweeter side, but definitely standard for kids. We literally got one of everything on the menu and I wasn't able to grab photos before the kids enjoyed them, but that's the whole point! The add ons can become pricey, but for the enjoyment of your little ones, it's definitely worth it! For food, we got the Derpy spam rice, ramen and grilled cheese. The kids all really enjoyed it and definitely wanted to come back for the next pop up themed cafe! read more

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The place was so cute , I loved it , I came in on a Sunday and it wasn't busy at all, the food was good and drinks , the prices was ok but ultra adorable and on theme I can't wait to come back to Houston for the next theme . read more

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Place was set up for Howl's Moving Castle and they did a great job on the decorations. Dessert was cute and affordable. Good selections of mystery boxes. Only downside was the girl at the register. She was seriously disconnected. Maybe she was having a bad day but she messed up our order (we didn't say anything because she was so unapproachable) but man no place is cute enough to deal with that parking and that attitude. read more

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The ambiance is PEAK. The food... Was okay. We came during the Howl's Moving Castle/Studio Ghibli theme and got the jiggly shooting star, little shoes and A Summer's Day drink. They were all kinda mid, the best part of the jiggly shooting star was the fruit tbh. It sat in liquid and got a bit of a grainy consistency to it which was unpleasant. Everything looked really cute though! I might try another theme. read more

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Took my boyfriend here to surprise him during the Naruto theme month. He loved it! We had some cat-shaped taiyaki w/ a cookie monster ice cream and my boyfriend is now obsessed with that kind of ice cream, lol. It really felt like you had entered another world. Love how seriously they take their decorating. Looking forward to other future themes they come up with. read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Cat Taiyaki w/ cookie monster ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was ok. We paid for the fast pass as it was on a Sat afternoon that we were going. And when we got there there was No Line. I wish the money went towards your order once you get there. That was wasted money. They had some good themed drinks, good and treats that were tasty. However I feel like the decor was lacking. The staff could have also been in costume/cos play to make it more realistic. We went to the retro arcade with stranger things influence. It's very small in there but the tables turn over pretty quickly. read more

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It's really fascinating to see how this dessert place transform their store into the different themes! I visited during "The Witches" theme aka Emerald City, and had the Ice Cream Sandwich ($8). It is a bit overpriced for a small ice cream sandwich but that's expected for the immersive pop-up. Also pretty cool that they had a meet and greet for Elphaba and Glinda as well! read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - I'm Melting (ice cream sandwich) - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been coming here for years and this is the first time I've ever experienced such a drop in service. By all means, preview your upcoming menu for your influencers, but it should never be at the expense of other customers. Waiting over 30 minutes for one milkshake and two sparkling lemon drinks is nonsensical. read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came to Popfancy during there Kpop demon hunter themed cafe event. The decor was super cute and everything was on theme. The line was pretty long to enter, but that's to be expected for these kind of events. This was my first time coming to Popfancy so I can't compare it to how it regular appearance or wait times. I do think that the food and drinks came out pretty quickly despite on how many people were there, the staff is obviously used to these sorts of events. I really liked the ice sundae and the drinks, very fun and creative ideas. The noodle and rice dish was also good. Lots of people brought there kids and they were all having a great time. read more

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I was recommended Pop Fancy by a good friend of mine. It was actually amazing vibes when we went in. They had all kinds of desserts that you get to choose from. It's definitely trendy and the desserts were great. Great service from th staff! read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is really cool! They have different themes and it's all really cool. I have gone several times. Definitely worth it. It's kinda expensive. The staff are very nice and when it gets busy they do their best to get tables available. The different drinks and desserts are so good and so cute when themed to the event. They always decorated very well and they put thought into the decor. read more

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We visited the K POP event. The Ambiance was amazing. Service was actually really fast, we went during the week when there was less people. Amazing friendly and helpful service. The food and drinks were excellent in taste, flavor and great temperature. I highly recommend you visit while the pop up event lasts in July. Dango and the Potted Derpy plant tasted excellent and loved how it was presented. read more

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We came during the 80's themed/Stranger Things event. It's busy. The fast pass helped us get into the restaurant and out of the cold but you will wait to order, wait to be seated and then a pretty long wait for food. The staff are nice. The decor is pretty cute. I would come on a week day for the best experience and to be able to take photos and have less wait time. The food is not great tasting but the presentation was cute. If you want cute insta pics, this is your place. If you want delicious food, I would skip this theme. read more

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Super cute interior. I wish I was there when they were still doing their studio ghibli setup. I came in the last week before they took it down. It's a super cute concept to put up these decorations and have separate themes every month! The boba was pretty good! You got your bang for your buck and the sizes did boba were pretty big. There's a lot of different options. read more

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Was memorized walking into here and didn't know what to expect. Judging by the other photos, I didn't know that they change the themes. But wow was I amazed! The food and drinks were themed as well and awesome when they came out. Although they were definitely not the best quality/flavored, they were definitely esthetically pleasing. Long lines and difficult to get a table but definitely a cool place to hang out. I would come back to see a different theme for sure. read more

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Great experience for the kids with the fad of the toys out at the moment. The desserts themselves are nothing spectacular. It's was crowded and a battle to get a place to sit. Again, I'd go for the experience but not the food. read more

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Niece was in town and brought her out here for the labubu pop up. She loved it and so did I! There was a DJ, great decor, lots of clothes for labubus. read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Ube cereal matcha - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Popfancy is a really cute dessert bar that does various themes throughout the year. I went for the One Piece theme with my little brother, and let me start off by saying they decorate and nail the theme exceptionally well. We felt a little nostalgic walking in and seeing the decor. However, like some other yelpers have commented, the space is very small and can get very packed during these themed events. We enjoyed the ring master drink (based on buggy), the Build-Your-Big Top Boat, the Pao Puffs, and the Pretzel Delights. The ring master drink was VERY sweet, but the fruit was delicious. For the banana boat, I had the red bean, matcha, and cappuccino ice cream flavors, but only really enjoyed the red bean ice cream with the banana. The pretzel was okay to me, but I did like the pao puffs. We opted to get the puffs with honey rather than the marina per the server's suggestion, but honestly I had them without any dips and they were great to me. Overall - I would say know what you're coming in for. People come here to enjoy the theme, and while the food and desserts are okay, you're truly coming here for the ambiance and experience. They also had a few collectables on sale to purchase which I enjoyed to see, but many characters' merch were sold out by the time we went. Still a great time and glad we came :) read more

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fun place with different pop-up events, Last one i visited was during their labubu popup. Is alwasy a fun theme place to go. Inside store and some menu items highlight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znENf5kvi6o read more

I found out about popfancy online and we decided to make a stop during our quick trip to Houston. My kiddo loved the Harry Potter theme. We got a mandrake themed dessert, Oreo cheesecake, which was yummy. He got a mixing potion drink that shows you which Hogwarts house you end up with based on color. He loved it, though he ended up sharing some with dad once he got about half way done with it it. I got a pop-ular drink, one of their more Wicked themed items, which was really sweet. My kiddo and I absolutely adore this place, my husband would be more on team if they had a bigger space more on board for it. Check them out if they have a theme you want to enjoy! read more

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Such a cool place. It's like you're being transported to another world. The menu was easy to read. I immediately choose the lychee cherry soda. It was light, bubbly, and slightly sweet. The staff helped my selective children, choose ice! Of course I had to taste each of them. The strawberry and vanilla gave just that. We enjoyed the serene environment, and played the trivia games on the screens. Pretty cool experience! read more

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A theme-changing dessert bar?! Sign me up! This is exactly the kind of place I wished existed when I was younger. We happened to stop by one day was were stunned by the decor and the staff committing to the theme. The place was, appropriately, magical appearing. The menu was also extensive and intricate. I had the Mandrake Fertilizer, which contrary to its name was absolutely delicious! This chocolate based drink was fun and looked hilariously accurate. I can't wait to keep going back for their other theme nights! read more

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This dessert bar is more of a themed cafe, every month or so they change up the theme which is super cool. They decorate the place to fit the theme, when I went the theme was an anime called Demon Slayer and it was so cute! They went all out with the decor, even had trivia on one tv and someone doing their makeup for a cosplay for one of the characters! Had a lot of awesome photo-ops! Overall the staff were nice but didn't seem to really know much about their menu items. There were a lot of drink options, a decent amount of savory food options, and some dessert options. My husband and I went all out and ordered a bunch of food! We ordered Japanese curry rice with shrimp tempura, Onigiri 3 ways, Shrimp takoyaki, the Japadog, and a Lychee cherry blossom soda. The best thing there was the Lychee cherry blossom soda, I've never had anything like it. It was refreshing, light, not too sweet, and had fun popping bobas. Sadly everything else there was not good, especially for someone who eats Japanese food a lot. The rice from the curry rice tasted odd, the spicy tuna in the onigiri was canned tuna, the shrimp takoyaki was a disappointment, just the flavor and overall texture was odd. The Japadog however was pretty good, I did really enjoy the sausage they used. Overall I feel like this place is overhyped but I do commend their marketing team for coming up with themed food (even if it wasn't authentic and didn't it taste good). If you've never tried Japanese food, this place would be a good for beginners to ease their way into the seafood centered Japanese cuisine. For those who have never tried takoyaki (which is octopus in a wheat flour based batter, cooked and shaped into a ball) their shrimp takoyaki or ebiyaki is a great place to start. If there is a theme you are interested in, it is a good place for photo-ops, I'd recommend grabbing one of their drink options and maybe a dessert. read more

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This place has different themes that are reflected on its food menu. I suggest coming on the weekdays instead of the weekend as there are long lines to get in. It does get packed inside but there are a few spots to sit and hang out. The themes make it super cute inside which I adore and the theme at the time was based on the anime, Demon Slayer! Food items: Blood demon art - You can choose your choice of ice cream. I chose strawberry ice cream with the taiyaki that was delicious and sweet! Dango - The dango was super chewy and I had a hard time eating it at first. However, it's pretty simple and good if you like chewy textures. Drink item: Breath of love - Lychee cherry with blossom soda. It was okay and tasted like those peach, fizzy drinks you would get at local grocery stores. The aroma from the drink was definitely enticing though. Overall if you like themed decor and sweet treats, I would suggest this place! read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Blood demon art ice cream, dango, and breath of love drink - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My wife had seen Popfancy on her social media a couple of times, we never made it to Houston when they had a Pokémon theme but they had luckily extended their Harry Potter theme by a weekend for when we had already planned on being in area. Theming is done decently, staff was great and getting orders out in a reasonable time. Snacks and drinks are decent. It's a great concept. Though for the crowds they are bringing in they need a bigger space. I started getting claustrophobic, just by walking in. We initially hit a sweet spot to not have a long wait and needed to wait a few minutes after placing our order for a group to get up so my wife could claim a table. Though we watched a number of folks seem to need to wait to place orders until tables started clearing. Which is normal for a more sit down experience but this is more of a quick service place. But can cause a long wait for the kind of place it is. read more

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We here for ice cream and the ice cream is very good and tasty. The place is small but never really crowed i would say it's cute for a little ice cream date . read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the decor we went when it was the stranger things theme and my kids loved it. Drink and desserts we pretty cool too. read more

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The trendy café that is always of the theme is always changing mostly relate to pop culture theme with cool decor and a food and drink menu that is related to whatever pop culture theme of the month. They have 2 lines and the regular line move pretty quit too. read more

This place looks very promising online but it's not really what it seems. It's too small and not a good place to sit in... it's just a coffee shop with a cool gimmick. The food is mid, it's nothing special. The prices are reasonable but don't get their cookies lol it was 6.50 for normal plain cookie. The service is okay, they're nice people. Don't buy the fast pass, it's a waste of money. I get the reason why people are inclined to come here. I like their decor and it really is nice to see their ideas. read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Studio Ghibil - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The place is adorable . The decorations are so cute. The desert was ok. We got a waffle Sunday vanilla with cookie dough. The service was good. The LABUBU's are more than at Pop mart. 74.00 we got the big into energy. read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Decorations - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The space is small. I reserved tickets online in advance for the themed pop-up event. It was very busy and crowded inside with limited seating. The decor they had for the themed event was magical. I was in awe with how cute they had it! They definitely made a statement. They also sold merchandise related to the theme of the event. I was bummed they were out of bread to make some of the main items on their limited menu. The decorative bottles and dessert decor wasn't as it appeared on the menu. Everything was tasty though! I got the taiyaki with ice cream and a fruity drink. Overall, the food was tasty and the decor made it an experience to remember. It was on the pricier side. I would definitely try another themed event simply for the fact of how unique and fun it was! read more

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Love, love, love the atmosphere. It was literally never a dull moment. Although it was very crowded, finding a seat wasn't an issue. We waited, but not very long. The staff is super friendly. We also got to chat it up with the owner. This was my first experience with this place. I was a bit disappointed that my drink came in this plastic cup. I was looking forward to what I saw on the menu. Unless this was to go which we never requested. Another disappointment is the charge added to use a card. It isn't right especially since this is a cash free facility. Our drink were flavorless especially the cereal killer. The Apple Brew was ok but I disposed of it halfway through because the calories were not worth it. I will return to check out next month's theme. Hopefully, the dessert is better read more

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Environment and atmosphere were great! It was nice to see everyone order items that You would think you would only see at a theme park or from a movie. Great idea. The current theme was Harry Potter and it made me feel like I was at Hogwarts Cafe. Me and my sister had just finished eating and wanted to stop by. We were a bit full but ordered a toasty smore hot chocolate with a chocolate frog bomb. Was chocolateeee and yummy. read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, TX 77036 / DESSERTS/ 07-19-23 -They charge a 3.99% credit card fee. -The staff had a bunch of their friends in the back hanging out. -The desserts are okay. Based on old pictures in the reviews, this place looks like it went down hill. -The cashier wasn't too helpful and looked like she did not want to work. The Google and Yelp reviews looked cool, but our customer experience was underwhelming. read more

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The food is acceptable. What we like the most are the themes today: Harry Potter and Wicked. The wait time is over 40 minutes. The store now offers a fast ticket pass that customers can purchase to bypass the long lines. For the most part, people are joking around and trying to make the best of the situation while waiting for hours to get inside. In the future, I will reconsider waiting this long. I removed two stars from my positive review because it's a hazard to have so many people waiting for such an extended period. Perhaps we could encourage more businesses in the area to open similar stores. read more

Popfancy Dessert Bar - Menu on the window. - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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