Sunright Tea Studio - U District

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One of my favorite boba places on the Ave since they opened!! Always consistent quality in terms of milk tea and the boba itself! Highly recommend the grapefruit fruit drink and of course their iconic boba milk tea! read more

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I got the sunright milk tea and it was delicious, the tapioca also had the perfect texture. It's so convenient to stop here as well after I grocery shop at Trader Joe's. This is the first time in a couple years that I've gone here and I will definitely be coming back more often. Next time I want to try the newly released fragrant oolong tea! read more

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Eddie T.

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Their regular creations are delicious, they rotate interesting and new ones periodically, and the execution is on point. What's not to like?

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Kylie S.

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Stopped by here during our week in Seattle since it's located right next to Trader Joe's! Place is small with one entrance and an exit door on the other side. You can order with the tablets on the side and they'll call the name you input for the order. The matcha oolong milk tea with oat milk upcharge was good, but I can't believe I paid nearly $10 for a drink. Boba was warm and soft. I'm not sure if it comes with boba and I added extra, but it did upcharge me for that as well. You can customize milk options as well as sweetness level. However, I don't think I enjoyed it enough to justify paying the $10. My friend had an Oreo drink which she did enjoy! read more

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Georgina N.

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I get the milk tea with pudding whenever I crave boba! The pudding is genuinely the best I have ever had. It's definitely on the pricey side of about $8 per drink not including tip and tax. Service is always great. The place is small with minimal seating but is very strategically situated right next to the Trader Joe's. LOVE THE PUDDING OML! read more

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Bree C.

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This place has a wide assortment of fruit and milk teas, and its location is premier - right next Trader Joe's in UDistrict. Their teas are good, but it's a bit pricey for what it's worth (not really mind blowing). I typically go for the fruit teas and I'd recommend those! read more

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Esther L.

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Love coming here while I shop at Trader Joe's! My favorite is the mango Jasmine and the mango milk tea!

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Gracie D.

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This is my favorite boba spot in U-District. However, this is the only place where the actual tapioca balls expand after a while and they don't fit in the straw anymore which really takes away from the drinking experience. If they can fix that issue and be more consistent overall it would be 5 stars from me. read more

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Elaine H.

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One of the best milk tea and fruit tea place in Seattle! Love the individual house-made milk and tea favors read more

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Elaine H.

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Good place to go to whenever you're craving boba. Got the crème brulee milk tea and Thai tea. It was pretty good, liked the cream in the milk tea. Would definitely come again to try their other drinks read more

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Mercy A.

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I bought matcha when the Capitol Hill location just opened and it was amazing. Bought the same strawberry matcha from Capitol Hill location it was so disgusting. The staff was welcoming n kind tho.. Edited review... I reached out to them on instagram and voiced my concern and they were amazing so I will say their customer service is commendable. read more

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Ema G.

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Super good milk tea and good selection of drinks ! Good location in udistrict and cap hill read more

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Priscilla N.

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GOOD! The drinks are really good and the workers are really nice. I would recommend getting the sunright boba milk tea with house special milk. I'm lactose intolerance and the house special milk doesn't affect me LOL. read more

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Sierra W.

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I have been a frequent customer here now for a while and Sunright Tea Studio never disappoints! Staff is always helpful and friendly. Location is next to Trader Joe's with two self order screens available in the entrance area. This shop is more of a to go location. I give a 4.5 stars but round up to 5 stars for only one reason. All of the drinks I've had have been yummy but only thing inconsistent and can be a miss sometimes is the honey boba. Sometimes and has happened more than twice now it will be clumpy and hard to drink through the boba straw. Texture can be inconsistent and I just get annoyed and open the lid and use a spoon to eat the boba tbh. As for the brown sugar boba the texture is always soft and yummy and flavorful. I will stick just to the brown sugar boba from now on. Some drinks that are my favs and I recommend here are the iced Strawberry Matcha Latte with any boba, the Matcha Oolong Milk Tea iced with boba, and the hot Hokkaido Milk Tea with brown sugar boba. If I'm craving boba in the u district this is always top of my list as I know it will satisfy that craving asap! Large menu and helpful staff if you have questions. I can't wait to try more of the menu :) I recommend and will return! read more

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Minh D.

Hi, Sierra! Thanks for coming by and trying our matcha oolong milk…

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Albert T.

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I went to college in LA and at that time, Half and Half was the trendiest boba shop to visit in SGV. After leaving for ten years and visiting again, Sunright had replaced it, at least according to the waiter at the first restaurant I went to after landing. He actually asked me to pick a drink up for him and I agreed, if only because it was a 5 min walk away. I came out very disappointed, with a drink that could only be described as chalky with rock hard boba. Now fast forward to today - I was hesitant to visit the U District branch of Sunright Tea Studio due to my prior bad experience, but decided to give it a chance. The store itself is quite small and is primarily take out only with no permanent seating (only a bench by the window that was covered with water on my visit). There are two kiosks by the door, making ordering easy, and the drinks come out fast. Sunright Boba Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, Less Ice ($6.95) - The taste of the Ceylon tea is light and mild, a bit overpowered by a caramelized milky taste. I wish they offered lactose free milk as an option, but unfortunately the only option is Oat Milk, which not only adds a whopping $1.50 to the drink, but also typically overpowers the drink with that classic oat milk taste. At any rate, I believe the drink is made with milk powder and I didn't have any issues at the end of the day. The sweetness at 50% is pretty well balanced; I'm surprised that they recommend 100% for this drink. I ordered the drink with less ice, and I can confirm that they do make the drink less ice. They add just a bit over what is required to cool down the drink, so there are only a couple of ice chips remaining. The boba, which is included in this drink, is quite good. It has a good bounce and chew, is almost right in the middle between being too firm and too soft, and is pretty consistent in size. The exterior is mostly smooth; there's just a tiny bit of the very exterior layer that starts to disintegrate. They stick together just a bit thanks to the sweet brown sugar soak. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 I'm glad I gave this chain a second chance. They serve some solid boba, and although it's not my top drink in the U District, I think it's worth a try for anyone in the area. Bathrooms: None that are customer accessible. read more

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Diana C.

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Stopped in for the watermelon refresher at bobafest. It was really tasty but there was some gritty pulp at the bottom that I didn't love so I didn't finish it all the way. The service was speedy. The ambiance was kinda noisy and crowded because of bobafest but normally it's more chill. read more

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Sarah C.

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was a bit adventurous and went for the seasonal dubai chocolate frostie 50% sweet ($9.50 on doordash) and it was way too icy that the flavors didn't blend together well. I like the milk and fruit teas usually so I'll stick to those next time read more

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Tara H.

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This is a very small boba shop located next to Trader Joe's. There isn't really seating room, it's more of a grab and go boba shop. You place your order at the kiosk when you walk in. I got one of the customer favorites: matcha oolong milk tea with boba added. The tea itself was very good and the boba was nice and chewy. I would come back here. read more

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Jasmine W.

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It always smells nice in here and the drinks are always high quality. Great place to stop by after getting groceries from Trader Joe's! read more

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Tyler R.

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Sunright milk tea watery, tastes like old tea brewed and kept uncovered in the fridge. Cheese flavor is unbalanced and the Tie Guan Yin tea tastes like a cigarette's been ashed in honey water. read more

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Yeonnu L.

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Tea is soo yummy, but i feel like its not the brand that makes it good; its the baristas. I went to sunright in california and this location is just better. The baristas all work super hard! My favorite is matcha oolong milk tea. read more

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Taylor R.

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Love this place! The tea is always great and I enjoy their toppings and other options

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Linda L.

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Got the mango Chamoy with boba. SOOO good and refreshing, lots of chamoy at the bottom super tangy. Definitely mix the drink well otherwise you will be drinking straight chamoy. Think they use dry mango because I got some bits of at the bottom of my drink. Boba was nice and chewy, the outside was on the softer side but inside was still chewy and not mushy. Was on the expensive side of boba though, only a few pennies off from $10 for this drink. Only self order kiosk. Wasn't that busy when I went at ~5:30 on a weekday. read more

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Henry N.

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I always order the Strawberry Frostie and it's always consistently good. Would recommend!

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Cheryl C.

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Great strawberry matcha latte! There's no line when we were there either. Staff is friendly. Good experience overall!

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Rodelyn B.

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Great customer service, and awesome fruit drink. The mango jasmine tea was absolutely refreshing. Highly recommended!

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Lesly W.

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I was so excited when I found out Sunright Tea Studio was opening up here in Seattle. My friend told me this was a popular boba spot in CA so I knew it had to be good! It is conveniently located next to Trader Joe's so parking is accessible but there can be a lot of congestion in the area. I made the drive all the way down from up north just to try it out. There isn't a place to hang out so it's more like an order and take out boba spot which isn't an issue for me anyways. They have self-order kiosks inside which makes ordering a breeze. I've tried a couple items from the menu since it has opened up and I'm pleasantly surprised that it lived up to my expectations. I absolutely love the blended drinks. There is so much more than just milk tea here! There is smoothies and fruit tea as well. This is one of my favorite bubble tea spots on the Ave. read more

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Minh D.

Lesly thank you so much for this great review! We are so pleased to…

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Tiffany T.

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Conveniently located outside of Trader Joes! A small boba shop where you can order via Kiosk and your drink is done in minutes! I order the oreo drink which was good though I've had better at other places. This had less of the oreo cookie additive. Still a great spot though! read more

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Kamille F.

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Love their jasmine milk tea! Parking is easy on the street and make sure to add the pudding too!

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Ami Y.

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I've had the creme brûlée boba and matcha strawberry latte. The drinks are huge so it took me a while to finish the drink. I feel like it's hard to find a good matcha strawberry latte, but this one was pretty good. Even with 100% sugar level, it erred on not so sweet side. Matcha strawberry latte could have been a little sweeter but this was still good. Creme brûlée drink was right on with the sweetness. Boba is on softer side and they packed some flavor. read more

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Nicole L.

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I wanted to like this place so much especially after reading some of the reviews but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. I ordered online and the drinks were late. I found the drinks to be slightly pricer than other places. The boba was too soft and "slippery". I had a few in there that were a little firmer (which is personally how I prefer it to be). My husband got the taro milk tea and it was powdery (even after he shook it well). The staff member was friendly and polite when I asked if the drinks were going to be much longer. It's a very a small place right next to Trader Joe's. Bench area to wait for your drink while it's being made. No other seating available. It's more of a grab and go...I think this place is a hit and miss depending on how you like your boba! read more

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Leilani Q.

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The location is how they get yah! Right next to Trader Joe's and in U district. The ordering system is easy, walk in and order on a screen. Make sure you sign up to get points so you can get some $$ off after so many drinks you buy! There's a small area to sit next to the window that faces the counter where they make drinks. Mango frostie: mmmm so good! I love the bits of dried mango blended in and the tea jelly they add. This is usually my go to drink! Although it's getting quite pricey now.... Oreo brulee boba milk: if you like the taste of Oreo cream, this is delicious! Comes with boba and their boba here was just the right amount of chewiness read more

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Lisa V.

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Sunright is located next to Trader Joe's and has accessible parking through a parking garage. The place itself is very small and can get crowded quickly. I would not recommend this place as a hang out spot and would just grab and go. I ordered the matcha oolong milk tea with honey boba, which I've had before, and I absolutely love the fragrance of the oolong tea here. The boba is soft but chewy, and the matcha is also wonderful! My boyfriend ordered the four seasons got the four seasons latte with honey boba, which was also nice, but I definitely prefer the matcha oolong milk tea since I love matcha. The teas here are so flavorful and I would definitely come here again, only downside is that the tea seems to contain a lot of caffeine and it kept us up all night. So I wouldn't try drinking this later in the day. read more

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Lia L.

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Got the white peach milk tea, it's very yummy. I'd recommend 0% sweetness. Place is clean, little seating. Service was fast read more

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Melanie T.

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Fast pace I liked how the place is right next to Trader Joe's in u district. Good service and self kiosk read more

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Sandy T.

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So good!! Always my go to boba place in U district and staff is super nice! I think the Oreo brûlée drink is super good.

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Hop N.

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I love sunright!!!! My to go order is their white peach oolong milk tea with jasmine tea jelly and their fruit tea! I have put a few of my friends onto this boba joint and they all loved it! Been here more than I could count but just now writing a review, come try if you havent. Remember to also put your numbers in so you can get points for every visit! read more

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Karina R.

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This place is a good boba shop and service is fast. Definitely have had better boba but the convenience is great especially when wanting a little drink before your Trader Joe's run. It does lack seating and other little things but it's mostly a grab and go shop. read more

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Amanda N.

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Located off of Roosevelt, next to Trader Joe's. Parking can be tough in the garage but street parking is also limited. Contactless place. You place your order on the computer screens. Drinks are preset. You can only customize the sweetness. Quite busy place with only one worker so it took awhile to get our drinks read more

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Raymond S.

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The tea here is very tasty. Staff is friendly and quick service. Place is clean and easy to order at tablets. Menu has photos which is nice.

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4545 Roosevelt Way NE
Ste 103
Seattle, WA 98105
University District
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https://www.snrtea.com

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Hours

What time does Sunright Tea Studio - U District open?

Sunright Tea Studio - U District opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Sunright Tea Studio - U District close?

Sunright Tea Studio - U District closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Sunright Tea Studio - U District closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sunright Tea Studio - U District take credit cards?

Yes, Sunright Tea Studio - U District takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sunright Tea Studio - U District have a drive thru?

No, Sunright Tea Studio - U District does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sunright Tea Studio - U District allow dogs?

Yes, Sunright Tea Studio - U District allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sunright Tea Studio - U District have bike parking?

Yes, Sunright Tea Studio - U District has bike parking.

Does Sunright Tea Studio - U District have outdoor seating?

No, Sunright Tea Studio - U District does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sunright Tea Studio - U District have parking?

Yes, Sunright Tea Studio - U District has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Sunright Tea Studio - U District have free WiFi?

No, Sunright Tea Studio - U District does not have free WiFi.

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SHAKE 17 TIMES We suggest shaking your beverage 17 times before drinking it! Not just because it’s our tried-and-true method of blending the flavors and textures perfectly, but also because we want you to stop and savor a happy moment. Even if it’s only 17 seconds long.

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It was delicious. I was a bit apprehensive at first about the prices and my eyes popped a bit when…read morethe tablet suggested a 30% tip but the guy behind the counter was very knowledgeable about the pour over options and man that sandwich was da bomb I want to eat it again I went with the $9 coffee instead of the $22 gesha option. Visiting from out of town so not sure when I'll be able to go back but would like to someday. Found parking easily (might've been lucky) and enjoyed the ambiance. They were vibing Khruangbin, one of my faves. Classy and clean flooring and counters. Just barely got the last seat on a Monday at 11am. Definitely the type of place where folks come to park themselves for hours rather than WFH from their dreary studio apt. All good. Recommend!

Santo is easily one of my top favorite coffee shops in Seattle! The coffee quality is exceptional…read moreand the baristas are always genuinely welcoming. Their signature Panela Latte is an absolute must-try and my go too but you can't go wrong with a classic latte from here. Their drinks are always consistent and not overly sweet. I love open space and the natural lighting that comes. The cafe does however tend to get crowded so most of the time I've had to take my drink to go. If you are able to get a seat I think it's a great place to get your work done as the cafe has a very relaxed environment.

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Phe

Deserves all the love it's gotten as one of Seattle top matcha spots! There's always a line out the…read moredoor but they're pretty efficient so it moves quickly. The matcha taste is strong and doesn't taste watered down but I think they could get rid of the unnecessary flower they pluck on top of the matchas for pure decoration lol. I've tried both their regular matcha latte and their matcha einspeinner but wouldn't pick the latter as the matcha flavor seems a lot more diluted.

3.5/5 The place…read moreitself accomplishes the vibe it wants to give off--hip and artistic. The menu features vietnamese coffee and matcha. While the space and vibe are curated nicely, I think the matcha could be a bit better. It has a pretty light flavor and when mixed with the milk gets watered down. For the price, I expect a stronger flavor. I had expectations as it is a hyped up spot, but I think they do coffee much better. Everything is handwhisked and while the matcha is smooth, it lacks the actual flavor that I expect from a matcha.

Phe Me, or Phin coffee drink with black sesame cream.

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Hojicha banana pudding

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Salty’s at the SEA

Found this place while traveling and had a layover in Seattle…read more The vibes and atmosphere is amazing I loved it here felt like a local pub that's not located in the airport. Our server was amazing. Attentive and friendly. We ordered Calamari and Crab Mac n Cheese. The Calamari was great, tender and full of flavor. The crab Mac was just ok, It was bland and not a lot of flavor. It definitely has potential just needed basic salt and pepper and maybe some seafood seasoning because it really didn't have and flavor even the crab.... Other than that we enjoyed our time there and if we are ever back in Seattles airport I wouldn't mind coming here to try other menu items.

Salty's at the Sea -- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport…read more We genuinely sought out Salty's at the Sea after seeing all the positive things posted online, so we were excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, our experience was a little more conflicting than what we had expected. I ordered the steelhead with potatoes and seasonal vegetables, while Dan ordered the crab mac and cheese. We started with the crab toast and paired everything with a Coke for me and their Tropical Tea for Dan. The drinks were good, and the crab toast was even better. Dan really enjoyed the crab mac and cheese as well. Unfortunately, my entrée fell short of expectations. The steelhead itself was good, but the rice substituted for the potatoes was hard and clearly undercooked, and the broccoli was also quite hard. The rice was offered as a substitute because they were out of potatoes, and I have absolutely no issue with a substitution--especially in an airport. But when you're paying $120+ for a meal, the sides should still be properly prepared. One other thing to keep in mind if you're traveling: we had our carry-on and personal bags with us. We were asked not to place our belongings on the nearby tables. We noticed that guests seated at some of the surrounding tables were able to use nearby tables and high chairs for their belongings, so the policy felt a little inconsistent from where we were sitting. Overall, our review reflects our experience, which unfortunately left us disappointed and feeling like the meal didn't live up to the hype we had seen online. The fish was good, the starter was good, Dan enjoyed his entrée, and the service itself wasn't the overall main issue. It was primarily the quality of my sides and the overall value that left us feeling let down. That said, maybe it was simply a bad day for them. We're not saying this is necessarily representative of every visit, but based on our experience, we left feeling pretty disappointed after having such high expectations.

Ling cod piccata with white wine cream sauce over spaghetti *seasonal special menu*

Restaurant front

Crab toast

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Moment Coffee

(57 reviews)

1.7 mi

Solid matcha place and great location. Love how much seating there is. We got their double matcha…read moreand the coconut water with the matcha cloud. I personally loved the double matcha! Super creamy and you can really taste the matcha. I liked how it wasn't super sweet and you can still taste the bitterness

Moment is a really great addition to the Seattle Coffee&Matcha scene!…read more I think their Strawberry Matcha has a very natural strawberry flavor, with a strong fresh Matcha flavor though a little watery. Their Double Matcha is extremely grassy, less of the "bitter rich" matcha flavor that's common from Double matchas like from Rok in LA. Their Biscoff Latte is REALLY good despite them using a storebought Biscoff syrup. They do the cream top so well, making sure its always the right amount of creamy and the right amount of sweet. There is also this deep, blonde complex flavor at the end of each sip due to the beans they use for the espresso shots. I'd love to give them more business by buying their beans and using them for my daily espresso shot pulls at home when I don't have time to make it to their cafe before work. I have been to Moment at least 15x times at this point and bought more than 25 drinks, but they still won't tell me what Roastery they source their coffee beans from :( I ask every single time, I understand coffee shops not necessarily giving their recipes away but hiding the source of their beans so vehemently is kind of off-putting.... Its quite commonplace for coffee shops to proudly present their beans, Philz, Yoka, BLKDOT, etc. What are they trying to hide? It makes me feel like there's something about their beans they don't want customers to know... I loosely consider this to be a part of "service" and don't think its an unusual expectation on my part! One of the times I asked, the baristas knowingly looked at each other and started laughing My friends have all had similar experiences, we still talk about the mystery of Moment's beans to this day

Inside near front entrance

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Inside showing both floors

Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

Keep coming back here for amazing food! Dined there many times and food was absolutely fantastic…read moreand so many great food to choose. I came there for dinner and had the Bacon Clam Chowder and Pepperoni pizza which taste so good. They have good quality of food and everything taste so wonderful. The place was so nice and they have great setting. The ambiance was so pleasant. Nice experience dining there.

Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

Lively Interior at Old Stove

Poblano Mac n cheese

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Outside patio

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Luke L.

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3 years ago

If you're looking for a boba shop that's conveniently located next to Trader Joe's, look no further than Sunright. After all, who doesn't love getting a sugar rush after a long day of grocery shopping? Let's start by talking about the boba, which was the real star of the show. It's chewy, it's satisfying, and it's just what you need to give your jaw that much-needed workout. The texture alone is enough to make you forget that you're basically drinking a cup of sugar. That's right. A cup of sugar. Even at 50%, the drinks can be a bit overwhelming for some people. But hey, if you're feeling adventurous, go ahead and order at 100% sweetness. You might even start seeing unicorns after a few sips. Overall, Sunright is a decent boba shop with great boba texture, and their location next to Trader Joe's is a convenient stop for a quick sugar fix. Just be prepared for drinks that are sweeter than your ex's apology texts. read more

Olivia N.

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've only ever eaten sunright once, in Irvine, so I was overjoyed when one opened up here! We purchased online because we weren't sure whether the queue would be really lengthy and spent the time waiting by perusing the trader joe's store next door. Even though it indicated at checkout that the order will be ready in about 30 minutes, placing an order online only took about 5 minutes. They were Very generous with the oreo component when I ordered the oreo brulee with 75% sugar. After thoroughly combined, it tastes great. Also, the cups are enormously full. read more

Janie D.

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I had the mango jasmine tea. Even with 50% sugar, the drink was still pretty sweet. The environment was great and staff were very kind. I'd definitely come back for some fruit tea, still have yet to try the milk tea though. Pricing is not too bad either.The drinks came out great and delicious, ice and sugar level perfectly fit my taste. Plus, you can easily find parking even though it is located in U District. Best boba place, will come back soon. read more

Yunyan L.

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6 months ago

This pistachio milk tea is an absolute delight! The rich, nutty aroma hits you the moment you take the first sip, with the smoothness of the milk perfectly balancing the distinct, earthy flavor of pistachios. It's not overly sweet, which makes every mouthful feel refreshing and satisfying. Definitely a must-try for pistachio lovers--10/10 would order again! read more

Lily M.

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Cute and fun spot! It is a very convenient location and they have an extensive tea selection.

Jaya L.

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Wonderful atmosphere and environment wow how confident after Trader Joe's toooo wowie

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I've passed this place so many times and now have finally gave it a try! After a nice long walk I…read moreneeded a refreshing beverage since it was a hot and sunny day and this place caught my eye. Menu was extensive and had plenty of options! So many options making it hard for me to pick what I wanted. Couldn't decide if I wanted one of the best sellers Ube Pistachio, a rose milk tea, a matcha...Ended up going with the rose milk tea with light ice and no toppings for my first visit. The drink was yummy, I've had better rose milk tea but I was satisfied and it was tasty. I give a 3.5 stars but round up as the location is large, good menu options with food and drink, accessible to bus stops, and my drink was good so I will round up to 4 stars. The cons are a lot of flies, especially in the bathroom. Dead flies in the bathroom soap, flying in your face in the bathroom, lobby has clean tables but dusty floors and windows with many dead fruit flies, large flies, and insects. More than 20 dead flies. Luckily in the lobby they don't fly in your face like the bathroom. I notice the front door states to customer please keep it closed so maybe some it is the area and out of their control? I still sat inside for a while and finished my drink in lobby to stay out of the sun for a bit and so did other groups. Staff was hard working. Seemed a lot of online food orders they needed to complete and that they prioritized. Tea Addicts has good menu options and it's a good tea spot in the area near the buses and the Whole Foods.

This place has been consistently good! Limited options but they make everything well. Everything is…read moreone size. Allan customize sugar and ice level. Their food is worth a try too! There is parking in the garage or street parking. Lots of windows and tables so good for studying or meeting up with friends!

Macu Tea - UW

4.6

(140 reviews)

Got the combo with Sunshine Lili Tea and Grapefruit Lili Honey Drink and this pairing works so well…read moretogether! Sunshine Lili Tea is bright and smooth, really refreshing. The Grapefruit Lili Honey Drink has lovely tangy‑citrus notes balanced nicely by honey sweetness, not overly sugary. It's such a fun contrast between the two drinks‑‑one mellow tea‑forward, the other bright and fruity.

The drinks here contain real fruit and are really tasty! I tried the King of Mango Smoothie and…read moreStrawberry Smoothie and enjoyed both. The drinks were made quickly. They have two kiosks for ordering, one at the counter and one to the left of the counter, a bit off to the side. Not everyone noticed the second kiosk, so a line formed at the one at the counter, while the other one was not being used. Other notes: - Limited seating indoors - Street parking only - Restrooms ok in terms of cleanliness and supplies

Tea King

(109 reviews)

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Really cute location, tons of flavor options, drink options, affordableish pricing. We got a brown…read moresugar boba and a strawberries & cream, both familiar drinks to us and both were really good. Good portions as well, would definitely return here. Service was friendly and quick!

This is a tucked away spot that's pretty easy to miss, but is really nice! I came by while walking…read morealong the lake and there wasn't anyone inside so we were helped immediately. I saw they had a taro coconut sago drink which really called my name - I love the taro/coconut combination and was super excited to try it. It's an ice blended drink which meant it did melt after a little. The initial sips were fantastic - really fresh taro flavor and creamy coconut. I did think once it started melting it became a little more sickly sweet. However, I really appreciate how it tasted like real taro. I'd come back to try some of their other drinks!

The Alley UW

4.4

(9 reviews)

Wow, a third The Alley in Washington! This one is just as good at all the rest. Even during their…read moresoft opening (right now), they're consistent. No busy lines yet but their grand opening promotions are on the 30th and 31st of May so expect a line then. Looks like they're offering the full menu now which is awesome. Inside is ample seating and tables. Quite a few board games too, so great spot to hang. Music isn't too loud, so could also be a nice working spot but I would consider The Alley as my favorite dessert boba spot. I wouldn't personally come here for strong teas, but would come to enjoy their creme brûlée or brown sugar. As long as those expectations are set, I don't think it'll disappoint as a dessert cafe. Had to go with their classic tapioca ("Deerioca") as it's fresh, pretty QQ while being soft, and coated in a generous amount of brown sugar. They have one of the more flavorful bobas in the area, though the boba is softer and not as bouncy. Ube Brown Sugar Boba Creme Brûlée Milk - always have to give my compliments to their boba. Marinated amazingly, cooked pretty well, it's almost perfect. After mixing the creme brûlée with their milk, a creamy and addicting dessert is formed. If I didn't watch myself, I could down a gallon of the brûlée milk.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #123…read more Looks like The Alley finally opened up a location in U District to target the local college student population, given the much larger footprint compared to the locations in Lynnwood and CID. There's actually plenty of seating here, and even a games shelf to kill some time and/or study. Like the other locations, there's a convenient kiosk in front to order. Assam Milk Tea, Less Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($6.65) - I feel like less sweet is a little sweeter than the other two locations. It could just be in my mind, or maybe the boba recipe is a little different, adding more sweetness to the drink here. Otherwise, the general taste and ice level are pretty consistent with the other locations. The milk tea is slightly malty, has good body, and has enough ice to keep the drink cold but isn't overabundant. The boba here isn't nearly as good. The pearls are lumpy and disheveled, not to mention slightly mushy, on the outside, while the interior is undercooked, on the harder side without a great chew. I think the boba is also much sweeter than the other locations. I wonder if it's because they don't drain it in a slotted spoon before adding it to the cup - instead, they scoop both the boba and the syrup. Not sure why the boba here is worse. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 4/5 I don't think this location of The Alley quite matches the other two in terms of quality, but it also could be due to opening hiccups. I'll revisit again in the future to see if they've improved. Bathrooms - 3 gender neutral rooms that are shared with the other building tenants. Drinks: [4.25/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5

BobaLust

4.2

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Really enjoyed our special boba fest drink last weekend here. The server was really friendly and in…read morea genuine kind way vs. a forced way, which was a lovely and refreshing experience in U district. The vibes were clean and modern, but we got ours to go since it was nice outside. Will def be back - especially for more of those heart shaped fruit boba if that's a regular menu item!

I've always put Bobalust in the dessert section rather than boba or tea because in my opinion they…read morereally cater to a younger audience that wants excessive sweets. No different here. That being said, it's an alright spot for sweet fruit teas or smoothie blends, as a dessert option. I tried to order 30% sweetness and I guess they don't support that. I don't remember other stores but sounds right, as their less sugar is 50%. Store is huge and spacious, but hard to work in because they blast music. There's also no real self service which can be a hindrance. Napkins, straws, other supplemental items are not available upfront. Service here was extremely transactional. I imagine they hire college students so that's nice, but training is lacking. Lack of warmth and comfort. Made me not even want to stay or ask for anything, so also no idea if wifi is available to the public. Password is not written anywhere. Restrooms not available. Underwhelming overall. Wintermelon Milk Tea - they got the wintermelon taste down, it's just excessively sweet. Good in a pinch or for a refresher. I will say their cup sizes are large, which perhaps makes it similar to the super sweet drinks at some coffee chains.

Sunright Tea Studio

4.8

(12 reviews)

Overall: 5 stars So…read morethrilled to see this chain expanding beyond SoCal as it is one of my favorites, with bright refreshing drinks that have a fresh palette. I had their named citrus tea, which has a beautiful fan of orange that mimics the fruity brightness that hits the tastebuds on the first sip that is pure delight. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

So I didn't think I'd come to this location since I've already had Sunright a couple times around…read morethis state, but I had a coupon I got from their booth at Tet in Seattle that was about to expire, so I went with the bestie here on a Sunday night around 7:30pm after a previous event where we already ate some stuff. Yeah, it's all about food and drinks when I get any chance I can find. It's literally bright yellow inside and there's only a bench you can sit at near the front counter while you're waiting on your drinks. You place your orders at any of two kiosks to the left-hand side of the kitchen just beyond the front counter, and you can redeem coupons on it like I did. I got what was essentially a BOGO coupon, so I got their Sakura Jasmine Milk Tea to share with my bestie, and he got an extra Tie Guan Yin milk tea for himself for later. The sakura jasmine milk tea was appropraitely sweet even though we got it on recommended sugar and ice levels, and is a step or two beyond the standard milk tea in that the jasmine tea itself is strong but not strong enough to nullify any sweetness added into the drink. Lychee inside the drink also provided more sweetness that the milk tea itself didn;t have too much of. Between this place and ComeBuyTea nearby, I could honestly go for either and I know I would get quality milk tea regardless! Sunright in general has relatively fresh milk tea to begin with from previous visits to their other locations so I see myself making some return trips here.

DRIP TEA

4.0

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Good drinks. Menu appeared to be focused more on their crafted drinks so if you're looking for…read moresomething simple, this probably isn't the place. Fast and friendly service. Very minimalist interior. They do have games you can borrow if you want to sit and hang out. Street parking only.

Solid service great drink options including milk tea, matcha, and fruit teas. A ton of work space…read moreand area to hang out. Its in a really well located area in Capitol Hill. Baristas are very friendly and will help you order if you have a hard time choosing what you want to drink!

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