I miss going to cafes like this back when I used to live in L.A. Most cafes nowadays don't really exist where it used to be the perfect study spots. This cafe is gigantic and offers many different "nooks" that's perfect for a late night study sesh sitting at the window or cuddled up on a booth. They have a huge menu from drinks to food but I'm always content ordering their milk teas and other boba drinks. I've been drinking boba for years and I was "today years old" when someone finally taught me how to drink a creama milk tea... all these years I would think nothing of it and grab a straw to stir the cream sitting on top and drink it without a care in the world. However, when I went to grab my drink and a straw, the guy stops me and says, "you don't need a straw" and I give him the stink eye and he's like "here let me show you" and basically he says you sip it instead because if you use a straw, you only get the tea at the bottom and if you stir it... there's no difference from ordering a regular milk tea... So I gave it a try and wow... mind blown. Haha! It taste so much better!! You gots to try it! read more

I stumbled across this place while checking out the supermarket it's in. My family and I were craving some boba and, as someone who just moved here from an oversaturated boba city, I was nervous. LOCATION & PARKING // Once you enter the supermarket, it's on the left. Parking here is easy and there are a ton of options. The location itself is a medium sized cafe with enough tables and chairs. DRINKS // I got the BLACK MILK TEA with COFFEE JELLY. I was extremely impressed with it! It wasn't watered down and the drink was well made. I got 75% sweet and it was nice. I would definitely come here again. I also got to try their KUMQUAT LEMON ROASTED TEA and let me tell you... I had quite the response to it. It was super flavorful where it just hits you immediately. It wasn't bad but not my cup of tea. The person that got it loved it though so there's that! AMBIANCE // We came around 7pm on a Tuesday night and it wasn't too packed but there were a bunch of people studying/working on their laptops in there. This place is open late so it's a cool place to hang out. They also have TVs that play sport games. SERVICE // Service is average. I can't say much about actually taking food in and out since I only ordered drinks and sat at a table for 20 minutes. OVERALL // 4 stars Impressed and will be back. read more

Food was absolutely amazing that I had 2 main dishes! Staff were very pleasant and kind. Great place to eat and study! read more

Rain Cafe - Tonkatsu Ramen, Salted Egg Chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's good but when I applied they rejected me. They said I had to speak multiple languages that I did not I still resent the rain cafe Boba boba boba read more

Rain Cafe - This is the #1 buzzer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pros: hours, ambiance, location, WiFi, food and drink options, taste, Cons: needs more regular cleaning, also dusting for above lighting and trees inside. Dust seems thick! The bathroom situation is not ideal. They share a large one with the bigger complex. read more

I've been to Rain Cafe many times within the past five years, but the quality of the food and service has gone down quite a bit unfortunately. We ordered a couple of ramen dishes along with the rainbow sushi burrito and crispy lemon wings, but they were mediocre at best. The tonkatsu ramen was extremely bland, and my boyfriend compared the dish to a bowl of water and some noodles. I had a taste of the ramen and agreed that it had very little flavor to it. I had the spicy soy ramen and it had more flavor to it compared to his ramen, although it didn't stand out to me like other ramen dishes I've eaten. For the rainbow sushi burrito, I mostly got a mouthful of lettuce when I bit into the burrito, and it didn't have that same amazing flavor as it once did. The last time I visited Rain Cafe was over a year and a half ago, so before covid even happened. I'm not sure if the quality of the food and service dropped because of the pandemic or if it's just dropping regardless, but I find it really unfortunate because I use to enjoy coming here whenever I was in the Seattle area. I use to come here a lot because I enjoyed their make-your-own poke bowls, but that part/area of the cafe seemed closed down and they're no longer serving it. Hopefully there will be some improvement in the near future because I use to enjoy it here a lot! read more

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I ordered a coffee, waited for it for 20 minutes, then left without my coffee. They didn't seem busy enough to justify the wait.

I'd give the food a 6/10, but I still go there a lot because it's close to home. The bubble tea isn't bad.

Salt is free，popcorn chicken。Too salty, too salty.I know it should be salty, but it's abnormal. The salt is in large chunks.齁咸啊，鸡米花没法吃根本，盐一大坨一大坨一大坨的，炸的还可以，但是真的太咸了，盐跟不要钱一样，并且还没拌开 read more

Such a cute hang out spot! A great ambiance and enough variety in the menu. I indulged on the Ferrero Rocher milkshake, and it was SO FREAKING GOOD. Definitely sweet, but it tasted like a liquid Ferrero Rocher and I could really taste the wafer flavor (which makes sense because I'm pretty sure they mix them into the actual shake). They have other pastry/dessert goodies, but since we came late in the day, it was mostly picked over. I would return and order other items! Staff was also great too :) read more

THE BIG: Big cafe that specializes in smoothies, bubble tea and poke. That's right poke. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I mentioned poke earlier but didn't get it. I opted for a quick milk tea. There's one standard size and pricing ranges from $3.50 to $4.75. Each "bubble" is an extra $.50 and if you want more or less ice, it'll be an extra $.50. Less ice costing an extra $.50 is baffling. I got the matcha milk tea with lychee jelly and 25% sugar. Very delicious and the cup came in a nice thin sturdy plastic cup. Service was fast and nice. The ambience of the cafe is awesome. Tons of seating and couches. Even includes a TV to catch the football game if that's what youre into. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A matcha milk tea with lychee jelly was $5.01. Awesome vibe and tons of options. read more

Rain Cafe - Matcha milk tea with lychee jelly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I know several people that occasionally come to Rain Cafe for some bubble tea, and I have actually never gotten anything from Rain Cafe yet, even though I usually go to Kiki's Bakery right next door. If I'm being honest, I was pretty impressed! I got the tropical creama with boba which had passion fruit and mango topped with cheese foam. It was a very refreshing drink, and the foam really helped balance the sweetness, and added an element of saltyness. It all worked very well together. As for the boba... it was also very good! Perfectly cooked, and really soft, and also pretty flavorful too! The staff were pretty friendly and sweet, that also goes for the inside of the place. I was actually surprised to see a couple of people sitting down and eating at their own booths. I was also surprised by the size of Rain Cafe as well. Overall, I thought that it was pretty solid place with some delicious drinks! Maybe I'll swing by more often! read more

Rain Cafe - Tropical Creama (with Boba) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I was here on Wednesday, and the services are so bad. The lady... oh my god, she needs to learn customer service skills. Just standing at the register with no smile and a blank stare is like hell no. At least smileee and say hi is enough I saw the man with long hair was nicer when he talked to the customer. Asking for tips, we gave them 20%. But my soup was soggy because they just left it on the counter waiting for other food... They have no common sense to bring it to us They also let the drinks sit on the counter until they'd melted I remember there were two young ladies who gave us the drink first while we were waiting for our food. This cafe is great. The foods are so good. The only problem is that only a few staff members are nice. The service is shit so don't expect too much haha read more

This place would be the end to my bank account if they were to be closer to my house! I love that they have a huge selections from small bites such as takoyaki, popcorn chicken, and a decent selection of desserts (Mille crepes, cheesecakes, etc.) A more fulfilling options include rice and noodle dishes. Recommendations: ramen burger! Didn't know such exist? Well it's a thing and it is bomb. They've definitely made some changes to the burger since the last time I had it (and that was about 2 years ago?). The burger patty is so juicy and packs with flavors. I love the sauce that goes with the burger-- creamy and right amount of heat. I personally wish the ramen 'buns' were a bit crispier.‍ - Oxtail soup! Perfect for these rainy days in Seattle. As for the drinks, I've only ordered their creama series and my most favorite the Jasmine tea creama. You may adjust the level of sweetness and ice. No ice would be an additional al charge of .50 cents. read more

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Thank goodness for sushi burritos during this pandemic. Nothing beats a handheld sushi roll when you're busy getting work tasks completed. Who has time to go out for lunch all the time? Uber eats to the rescue! The soft shell crab burrito and fried shrimp taro balls I had were just what I needed on a random Tuesday. The order arrived on time and was fresh and delicious. I will definitely order from them again. I can't speak to the establishment because I actually haven't seen it but will update once the pandemic is over and I can go in person and eat there. read more

Rain Cafe - Soft shell crab burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious! Popcorn chicken in lemon pepper is the best out of all 3 flavors. Ramen is decent, not too salty and no MSG. Great beef noodle soup. Yummy deep fried California roll. It's a little spicy but you can ask for no spicy. Rainbow sushi rolls was a big tasty mess, also a little spicy. Love their soft shell crab roll albeit a little small. Service was friendly this time, food came out on time, and they have books and games. read more

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Fresh, tasty and I am in love with the tofu agedashi. But why??? The convenience fee??? I hate when businesses slip in a few and nit say anything about it. It was a take out and I paid with a credit card. What is so special in that? read more

Very loud and echoey atmosphere. Food prep and service is pretty quick. Tables are hard to come by since they are first come first served. Downside is that this place is in the same facility as the grocery store--fruit flies were hovering here and there. I must say that the modernness of this place is impressive. When you order, they will give you a card with a number and when you find a place to sit, you insert the card into a reader on the table. This gets put into the system so the waiters know where you take a seat! There's also a button on top of the reader so you can call a waiter if you need service. How cool and convenient is that?! Tapioca pearls: warm and almost melt in your mouth consistency--how it should be! Grass jelly: comes in large chunks. Good! Caramel milk tea: tapioca pearls were warm (nice to know they are "fresh"). Lightly sweetened and hint of caramel. Just how it sounds, caramel and milk. Tasty but not for those with a sweet tooth because it isn't pure sugar--it only tickles your tastebuds with a dash of sweetness. Beef noodle soup: broth is super tasty, not too salty, beefy, and a hint of lime. Braised beef was a bit on the dry side and somewhat chewy. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt that it's not always like this. Baby bok choy was still crunchy, which is a plus! I hate it when places overcook it and it's all wilted and chewy. Minced pork rice bowl: wasn't a fan of the chewiness that was present in the mix. Flavor is a bit on the bland side. Preserved egg's yolk was on the dry side. Wasn't impressed--pictures look better than the taste. Shoyu Ramen: buttery broth! Yum! Egg yolks were just the right texture! Pork slices were good and not chewy at all. The shredded ginger in the soup was a nice addition. Crispy lemon wings: lemon pepper flavor, heavier on the lemon side (how I like it) and just the right amount of crisp! Fried fish tofu: SUPER SPICY. It's like my mouth touched lava. I literally had it touch my mouth and tongue before I felt the regret. The burn lasted for an eternity. I didn't even chew the sucker. Never again. The sweat and burning sensation was not worth it! So you masochists go ahead and take my share. Mango Italian soda: it's got mango purée in it instead of syrup! Mango smoothie: tastes like real mango and isn't too sweet. Nice creamy consistency and refreshing! Meat man: don't get it. Just don't. Too much sugar in the sausage. Pickled veggies too sour. BBQ pork tasted stale. Egg overcooked. Chicken dry. Just don't get it. The flavors don't blend well. Poke bowl: new item! Very fresh and good! Also, SO affordable! Tomato basil bisque soup: light and creamy consistency. Tangy with a hint of pepper and some minced onions. Very good! Comes with a slice of garlic bread--I recommend adding a second slice. read more

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I went to rain and ordered a brown sugar milk tea with tapioca, the drink was great. A little too sweet but the tapioca was perfect .The cashier with the mariners hoodie was very sweet and helpful ! The lounge area was a bit dim but over all cozy vibes. 8/10! Would recommend!! read more

fast service. their boba is not as expensive as university village boba for sure. their popcorn chicken doesn't taste like taiwanese popcorn chicken. they're more like little chicken katsu bites but they give a generous portion. they use syrups for flavoring so their drinks are on the sweeter side. next time i will ask for no sugar or just add iced unsweetened tea when i get home lol read more

Rain Cafe - Popcorn Chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was very cute in there and I loved the atmosphere. I wish they had more games to play but I enjoyed my time. The book section was a cute and nice touch but I wish there was more variety but over all, the place is nice. Excellent for studying and getting work done and hanging out with friends read more

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I LOVEEE getting the beef bowl here. It tastes amazing and they make it pretty quick too. Rain cafe is located in side the main Asian Market so it is very convenient if you are shopping there. I typically place an order online and go in person to pick it up. Some staff have very limited English so I would recommend taking a look at the menu before and searching things up if you are not sure of the item. read more

This is comparable to the boba shops back in Southern California. I love that they have so much variety in their drinks and also their food. They even have poke which is unique! Not only this place is a great study spot, you won't even have to fight for seats since this place is HUGE! I got the caramelized matcha latte which is new on their menu. It was not too sweet even when the cashier said that they could not reduce sweetness due to it being caramelized. I tried the lychee green tea too and you can actually taste the lychee flavor which was good! Keep in mind that they charge for no ice which was weird. It was just too cold in Seattle to get anything with ice really! :( Food selection was huge. I got to try their popcorn chicken and beef bowl. Beef bowl was hearty and filling. The egg in the middle popped and the egg itself made the beef bowl so creamy and delicious. Beef texture was a tad overdone in my opinion but the creamy egg and flavorful rice perfectly balanced everything out. The popcorn chicken is definitely different than the ones back in SoCal. It was fried with panko bread crumbs but nevertheless, it was good to try. Once it gets cold, its not as good so you have to hurry up and eat. Both of their food choices have huge portions so its easy to share a few dishes if you come here with friends! If not, one portion is enough to fill you up! Service at Rain Cafe was standard. Nothing amazing to mention as the employees were attentive when I asked them for some extra bowls and forks. Overall, this place is good if you need to get some work done. I loved my time here and when I come back to Seattle, this place will come back to mind! :) read more

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I've come to this cafe 3x now and I'm not sure why I haven't written a review for this place! It's a nice ambience -- there are booths on the side and tables in the middle. There's also a piano which I recently saw where anybody can go and play. This cafe has a wide assortment of everything; sushi burritos, poke bowls, bubble teas, desserts like honey toast and tiramisu and coffee! They even have bites such as popcorn chicken, mozzarella sticks and garlic fries. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. It's a great place to study too! Best part is that they're open late -- at least 11pm on weekends :D read more

Rain Cafe - Tiramisu and a rose latte I believe :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was a great little find. Everything was super socially distanced out. I loved the flavor of my iced matcha milk tea. You can vary the sweetness but I just kept mine original and it was delicious. The cups were super cute and the service was quick and friendly. The music was a little bit on the louder side, but other than that, it was a great place to catch up on some homework. They do have booth seating which made it feel more private/ distanced from other customers. Staff were wearing masks. The prices here are super reasonable compared to downtown Seattle and you really get your money's worth. The only restrooms are part of the shopping center which probably doesn't have as strict cleanliness rules. I will definitely return if I am in the area. read more

Rain Cafe - Iced jasmine tea and matcha milk tea on the right - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing place to study, the food is wonderful, and the boba is also great! The ambiance is well suited for both socializing as well as school work. The workers are kind, not at all overbearing and very efficient. read more

I really want to love this place - spacious, homey vibe with free wifi and plenty of outlets that makes for a great place to study or get some work done, but the food and drinks are average at best. I got the minced pork rice and rose milk tea, and I've tried the lavender milk tea at their belltown location once and they were just meh. The pork was on the sweeter side not what I expected. And drinks tasted ok, a bit bland and too sweet even at 50% sugar, would recommend tone it down to 25% if you're like me who doesn't like their drinks too sweet. Overall, easy free parking, good ambiance to chill with friends or study but don't expect too much from the food. read more

Rain Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm very disappointed The tapioca are not all the way cooked. It is hard in the middle. It's gross. read more

Rain Cafe - Avocado smoothie with tapioca - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great hangout for studying or working online. Offers great Pan-Asia selection of meals, snacks and beverages. You order at counter, they give you a buzzer, zaps you when your order is ready. No messing around. Lively multicultural clientele. Feels a little like places I enjoy in Singapore, Thailand, Shanghai and now Seattle. read more

Rain Cafe - Tasty quick refreshing black milk tea with tapioca. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Moses was very rude. We ordered three items. First, they didn't give us spicy mayo for the popcorn chicken. My daughter asked for it, and gave her one. It was not enough for our orders, so I went ahead and asked for an extra one. He said I already gave her one in the rudest manner and said I needed to pay extra for that. I told him I would spend it if it were posted on their menu board. The other cashier just gave us condiments the last time we went there. I asked for the manager, and he said I had already given you a free one and that the manager would be back in the afternoon. POOR customer service. read more

I simply don't understand why this place has 4.8 rating with 3900+ reviews on Doordash (as of writing), while it's rated 4.2 stars in Google reviews with 400+ reviews and 3.5 stars in Yelp. Highly suspect the Doordash numbers are fake. Anyway, we ordered the popcorn chicken and chicken katsu curry, and they were disappointing: the katsu and popcorn chicken were so dry and with way too much breadcrumbs that it hurt my mouth to chew and swallow. The tastes are average, but I just can't finish them all. read more

This place has so much potential. They made my drink incorrect, then forgot to make my second drink when I corrected them, then the boba in my new drink wasnt cooked thoroughly at all. I think they have a great menu and space but the headache of just getting what I paid for isnt worth coming here. read more

Rain Cafe - Uncooked boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went for Bubble Tea. Great customer service and nice vibe. Looking forward to trying there food as well. Overall grade 9/10. read more

Rain Cafe - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for drinks and dessert. When I saw the japanese cheesecake, I just had to get it to compare. Also, got the caramelized matcha tea and the taro bubble tea. Japanese cheesecake: Good, but not as super spongy like the ones from Japan. Was a bit more dense and had a lemony flavor, which wasn't bad but also not something to write home about. You can also find Japanese cheese cake for 10.99 at the Asian Food Center that the Rain Cafe is connected to. Caramelized matcha tea: They couldn't adjust the sweetness for me since it already comes premixed. There was only a slight taste of caramel. Tasted like any matcha I would buy from Starbucks. Taro bubble tea: Wasn't the true fresh taro. Looked like it used taro syrup/powder. read more

This place really gives you a great bang for your buck with a ton of affordable prices on food and dessert. Seriously, their food is good and mostly everything is under $10! There's a ton of variety on their menu with many unique options such as ramen burgers, sushi burritos rice bowls, ramen, and a ton of different appetizers, so let me tell you what's worth trying and was isn't! Ramen Burger This was my first time trying a ramen burger and I was quite excited. The ramen is fairly soft & not as crispy as you'd expect. It wasn't the best burger I've had but definitely interesting. The option of adding fries for only $1 makes it worth a try! Rainbow Sushi Burrito Absolutely delicious. I've been wanting to try one for awhile and this definitely lived up to the hype. The sauces are phenomenal and the salmon in this was cooked to perfection. The seaweed is a bit thick, and the burrito was a bit small but this is a must-try! Royal California Roll Great value item. The sushi is pretty good and you get 4 HUGE rolls for like $6. Although it's an appetizer, it'll definitely be able to almost fill you up. Popcorn Chicken & Fried Shrimp Taro Balls These items were whatever to me. I didn't enjoy the shrimp balls at all. The popcorn chicken was decent but definitely have had better. Do not recommend. Overall, if you're in the area and looking for a cheaper place to dine, grab dessert or just hang out, I highly recommend Rain Café. The atmosphere here is chill and the cafe is huge. If a sushi burrito or ramen burger sounds interesting to you, give this place a visit! read more

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I've been to this place a couple times, and always gotten their pork belly bowl! It's really tasty and a good amount of ingredients. The milk tea I've gotten here before isn't great, so today I tried their Brazilian coffee. It's coffee with condensed milk and served only hot. I'm happy I chose this drink, it's strong of coffee flavor and a little on the sweet side. My meal came out quick and there's a lot of seating so you don't have fit for a spot. The lighting here is calming so it's a great place to relax and study. read more

Rain Cafe - Pork belly bowl and Brazilian coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Summary: This should not be called "Rain Cafe" but rather "Scam Cafe", where everything is either cut in half or watered down 2x We ordered the Takoyaki, which according to the menu is "8 pcs for $6.95". However, upon consumption, we realized that it was not 8 whole pieces of Takoyaki, but rather 8 half-sized pieces. Meaning this was actually more like "4 pcs for $6.95". Taste was alright (4/10) as it tasted like microwaved frozen Takoyaki. The rose milk tea was so watered down it didn't taste like either rose, milk, or tea. It tasted like someone took a standard rose milk tea base and made a 1 part base/1 part water beverage... The minced pork rice bowl was the highlight, as the pork pieces weren't super minced so there was still some good texture and the sauce was balanced between sweet/salty. Would not recommend Rain Cafe for a meal unless you were just looking for somewhere to study/work as there is free WiFi available. read more

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The rainbow sushi burrito is so yummy! The black milk tea was sadly bland and the service was no good. I didn't even get a hi or a bye. I've been a barista before and I understand it's tough especially during covid but try to be a little nicer to people trying your place for the first time. read more

Rain Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They always have friendly staff and never got an order wrong. I stop in weekly and are always helpful and friendly.

Spent $30 on bubble tea delivery and it's full of ice. It was about 3/4ths of the way full of ice before a little bit of it melted. You pay $5+ for probably 1 cup of basic tea with milk. No thanks. The food is decent. I'll skip the tea. read more

Rain Cafe - Tons of ice and hardly any tea. This was after it melted, it was even fuller than this. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington