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've tried a dozen other boba places in north jersey and nothing compares to cafe teasia. the…read moretapioca is perfect; super rare for it to be too chewy/soft or sweet/bland. Amazing milk teas and fruit flavors (i love the almond milk tea, and strawberry fruity tea). The atmosphere is cozy which is great in an era of everything turning fluorescent and cold. The workers are all sweethearts. they should add real matcha to the menu tho. i don't even like matcha but i know that'll bring in more customers. The new addition of ramen is a really cool touch. The best boba establishment nearby in my opinion. Dino Boba in cranford is good but way less options and i don't like the vibes in that place.

I'd just been unceremoniously tacitly rejected as a solo patron at a local ish place named after a…read moresevered appendage. A famous one, I hear! But every door that closes gives us an opportunity to go somewhere else. Cafe Teasia this arctic Sunday night during the fallow holiday period was surely spartan ,modest in size and devote. There was a fellow with a backwards baseball cap on speaking with another someone far away on a laptop, mimicking the illusion of companionship. Another pair playing at the same human game we all play at was doing it in person as a couple or couple to be or two who were to have but these evening. The beau or fella was brashly loud which soon grew charming as I recalled when I used to try to wow girls with tales of meditation tricks and bragging I'd be dead in 2031 when the next Avatar comes out (or the equivalent in my time). So here I was coming in out of the cold playing the same innocent game for human connection. I wish I could warn him that her politely laughing may not be a good sign! Or maybe assure him it is - ah, but who knows what love is or indeed even what fun is. All i know was the last joint wasn't putting out any such vibe. Ah the severance. So I got two coffees to go because that's what coffees are for. But I also got my first ever "bubblentea". The mango bubble tea had these little pearl-like bubble balls that mash like tiny grapes in your mouth. Delightful candified moment. But here's what I'll always remember. The second i walked in, the cashier warmly greeted me and welcomed me with but three patrons here on a Sunday night - and the heat was out. She wore a coat. I didn't remove mine. Our breathe was nearly white but you know what? Not nearly so cold an experience as the last joint.

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

Pssst... want to taste real ube instead of the artificial flavoring? Then look no further than Kafé…read morede Manila. Everything here is lovingly crafted by Kathy, the owner, who makes items from scratch, including their ice cream. You can truly taste the difference: fresh ube, no artificial flavors. Just pure goodness. Kathy and her husband take great pride in their Filipino menu, offering a variety of delightful treats centered around the beloved purple yam. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is ube, and why is it so popular? Contrary to popular belief, ube isn't a fruit. It's actually a purple sweet potato that's highly sought after in the Philippines. If you love taro, you'll love ube even more. It's a staple in many Filipino desserts and dishes, known for its rich flavor and vibrant color. If you're in search of delectable drinks and cookies, this is your spot. Their signature ube drinks range from floats and lattes to coffees, milk teas, and even ice cream. All with delicious bits of real ube in every sip. Not in the mood for ube? No problem. They offer a wide variety of options, including their Pinoy series, pandan drinks, Milo drinks, matcha, cold brews, and more. And I have to mention, they now serve Vietnamese coffee, Filipino-style. It's pure heaven in a 16 oz cup. The shop itself has great lighting, perfect for IG, Yelp photos, or even vlogging. Just note that seating is very limited.

This cute little cafe for Asian-inspired sweet treats and drinks is located just down the street…read morefrom Fanwood Train Station. There is street parking but there's also a small municipal parking lot in the back. I didn't see a sign saying to pay (it was night when we went and I could have missed it) but we parked on the side by the stores that said 2 hour parking. There's plenty of tables and seats - ideally for both work and friends. If you enter from the back, you'll have to walk to the front in order to order. The owner (?) is super nice and friendly and ready to answer any questions. The menu isn't extensive (maybe a few options of each category) and serves drinks from milk tea (choice of green or black tea) to milk drinks (mixed with milk so non-caffeinated other than the earl grey), lemonades, sodas, and more dessert drinks. They also have a hot drinks menu and I was pleased that they offered "throat friendly" options - especially with the cold weather. They also have soft serve, egg bubble waffles (HK style), Bingsu (Korean shaved ice), and croffles (which I assume are croissant waffles). As it was late, I opted for drinks and my daughter chose a plain egg waffle because that's how she usually rolls. The drinks were: BLACK SESAME BUBBLE MILK TEA: I chose black tea for this at regular sugar and I actually really enjoyed the black sesame that came through on this. The last time I ordered this elsewhere, it let me down, but the intensity of this was quite good. The boba itself was cooked fine (not undercooked but also not all that chewy either) BUT it definitely wasn't cooked in brown sugar and had no flavor of their own. If you don't like Black Sesame, don't get this. If you're not sure... it's up to you. It has an aromatic nutty-earthy flavor. MANGO COCO SAGO: I got this drink because I love the mango pomelo sago drink at Hui Lai Shan and I missed it after I moved and I discovered the jellies they use contain gelatin (we're vegetarian) and it seemed similar enough. This is very coconut-y as that is the base and it definitely has the mango puree, the occasional mango chunk, and sago (the tiny clear balls made from sago palm trees)... but I don't recall the lychee jelly the description listed. It's also topped with a small segment of grapefruit. It was overall very coconut milk forward, the mango sorbet lacks much mango flavor, and the sugar level was very low even though I didn't adjust the sugar level. I was told that some people like to increase the sugar and if I ordered this again, I'd definitely increase the sugar which is something I would never do. I prefer Asian levels of sweetness. This drink was ... okay. The layers of the milk and the sorbet weren't mixed; I felt like it was a bit too much milk for the flavorful bits in there (mostly just the sorbet) that it overwhelmed it. The black sesame drink was sweeter than the mango one, which is rather surprising. The recipe for the mango coco sago could do with an update as that is a good base with great potential. The bubble waffle was good; I didn't get to eat any, but my daughter finished it. Nice and crisp on the outside, soft and pillow on the insides. Yum! Despite the let down in regards to one of the drinks, it certainly isn't a deal breaker for me. Prices were reasonable and place was fairly clean and tidy. There aren't many (any??) other Asian cafes in the neighborhood so I'll be back to explore more of the menu... and this time, I'll bring an appetite and my other kid (he was napping in the car with my husband as this visit) - who has multiple food allergies.

Came here to try the cookie butter croffle. It was wonderful. I wish it has a bit more cookie…read morebutter though. But it was still good.

The bubble tea is unmatched. Their takeout process is super simple, but I love sitting in and doing…read moresome work on my laptop. The cafe is cozy and the perfect atmosphere to get things done.

This cafe is located in an unsuspecting plaza but the inside is so cute and cozy. We have had this…read moreplace on our list for a while and finally got around to trying it. What we ordered: - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Pandan Macaron We enjoyed both of our items. The service was interesting. I can't say that it's quite a negative or a positive. Since it was our first time there, we took some time to look at the menu and came with questions when we ordered. I saw that they have a matcha latte on the menu but nowhere did I see any specials or what syrups could be added to the matcha. Because of this, I asked the person checking us out if they had any syrups and if they could be added to the drinks. He listed off the syrups (vanilla, hazelnut, etc) and also included a "strawberry puree" in the list. So I considered that and said I would order it with the strawberry puree. The woman who was making the drinks beside him then said something along the lines of "so you're ordering a strawberry matcha latte". Like I was suppose to know that and order that way. I responded "yeah, I guess so but is that on the menu because I don't see it". Then she confirmed it's not on the menu. I didn't know if it would cost more or if it wasn't suppose to be included as a syrup or if she was training him. It was just an odd interaction rubbed me the wrong way though and left an uncomfortable feeling for me. We were going to enjoy our stuff there but after that we decided to take it to go. I'm not sure if I will return as it is not a local spot for us and we made a special visit out there to try it. My drink was good and the macaron was also yummy. I would recommend it regardless because their stuff is good and my interaction could just be a one off.

I went to Cozy Home Cafe for a little treat, and I discovered it is aptly named! When you walk in…read moreyou're met with pastel colors, whimsy, and the cutest decor. There's even a little library where you can check out books! Every little detail here is so thoughtful. Their current drink specials all look delicious too. I tried the sparkling apple orange shaken espresso, and I got a salted caramel cold brew from the everyday menu for my husband. Both drinks were yummy! The espresso was smooth with bold flavor. Everyone working there was so kind. This will be a place I'll visit often!

I've been seeing this place on social media and I've been meaning to visit. I work in the area but…read morelast Friday on a day off I decided to make a special trip to finally try it out. The space is as the name suggests is cozy with a grandma's house kind of decor. The service was fine, no issues. What I ordered: - YUZU MATCHA WITH CHEESE FOAM - JASMINE MATCHA with added simple syrup - UBE WHITE CHOCOLATE COOKIE (vegan & GF) The seasonal specials sounded tasty and unique so I ordered those. Note that the drinks here are smaller than most matchas I've gotten in the area, the price is also a little less to reflect that. I personally appreciate a smaller drink size as I am slow drinker and sometimes don't get to the rest of my drink before the ice melts. Unfortunately both my matchas were grainy and even after mixing the drinks a bunch. I didn't really get the jasmine taste from the jasmine matcha but yuzu did come out for the yuzu matcha. I took the suggestion from the menu and added simple syrup to the jasmine matcha and it made it very slightly sweet (if you're into a less sweet option this would be a good one for you). The cookie flavor was fine and not too sweet. I'm not following a gluten free or vegan diet so I probably won't order it again. It was a little dry for my taste as a lot of those kinds of baked goods tend to be. I think it's worth a try and I would suggest it if you're in the area. Even I was disappointed in the texture of the drink, I think I'll return and try other things and see if they iron out some of the kinks because I think it has a lot of potential

A beautiful new cafe in the most convenient location on the face of the planet!…read more I was absolutely devastated when Ambee Coffee closed their doors in Raritan. Yes, their Somerville location is very close by, but as someone who makes the drive from Hunterdon County to Hudson County, having a coffee shop along the route that didn't require a big detour was much needed. I was soooo excited to see Forum Coffee open up! I made it there opening day and couldn't believe how beautiful it is inside. It looks like a little European cafe filled with little bistro tables. I got a hot oat milk latte and loved every sip. It was hot and strong and a perfect pick me up. The pastry case looked very tempting, but I will have to indulge on another visit. Welcome to the area, Forum!

Conveniently located on US202 in a strip mall , this opened recently in the same location which was…read moreAmbee coffee earlier. Forum coffee has multiple locations across NJ. its small coffee shop with few tables and counter seating. The menu features all the classics (lattes, cappuccinos, espressos) alongside some more creative, seasonal, and signature drinks along with pastries like croissants, muffins, and various sweets. We went on a Saturday morning, ordered cold brew, drip coffee , one butter croissant and one cream cheese croissant. Coffee was great - smooth and robust, with a rich chocolate and nutty flavors. Croissant were fresh and crisp. Will definitely go again.

Somewhere on social media, my wife saw a picture of this cafe next to a stream. On a sunny April…read moreSaturday morning, we took a drive to Clinton to see this place for ourselves. It was just as nice as the pictures. Located on the corner with a stream and single lane bridge next to it, this was a great spot to enjoy a drink and a pastry. My wife's Matcha and my Chai Tea Latte were delicious. My homemade cinnamon scone was also very good. If you live nearby or just want a nice stop off I-78, check this cool cafe out!

While I wouldn't come back here for boba tea. And I love boba tea. The ambiance when you sit…read moreoutside next to the river listening to the sounds of nature is really nice. Town is kept clean so there is no complaints there