Sweet Lemon

4.3 (161 reviews)

InexpensiveBubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vietnamese

Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Patrick N.

Good food but a little pricey. It was $24 for the house special fried rice and an avocado smoothie with boba. The fried rice was good but could have used a little more soy sauce. The avocado smoothie was good and they used real avocado (unlike another Vietnamese restaurant close by). It's worth a visit, but we can't visit often due to high prices

Susan P.

Working in the area today and looking for a quick lunch. Found this place in a local plaza and found it to be a great surprise. Sparkling clean and with Instagram worthy interior, this is a great place to relax though the music selection might benefit from a less profanity laced playlist. This could explain the lack of a crowd at noon. The food is fresh. Comes out quickly and is of large quantity and quality ingredients. I found it to be filling as were the strawberry lemon boba drink I ordered. Definitely will return.

Ciara N.

Well I stumble upon this place while I was out and about in Pasadena. Thank you to the other on yelp for giving this place a 4.5 stars bc that's what made me want to try it out. We ordered passionfruit green tea and Vietnamese coffee. That Vietnamese coffee is just as strong as any other Vietnamese coffee out there. I really enjoyed it. And it kept me up til 3:30am! The banh mi had good flavor. We ordered the bbq pork banh mi. They do not toast their bread here which I prefer. But my hubby likes it how they prepared it. I had the bbq pork rice place. The flavors were there. It was just a bit on the light/ bland side. The fish sauce is also watered down. I think they need to turn up the seasoning from a 3 to a 6. Otherwise it's not bad for Pasadena but I don't think it's 4.5 stars either due to lack of flavor in the meat and fish sauce.

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Fox E.

And if your Daddy has a belt buckle, you'll get BEAT And if your Brother works as a Doorman, he gets paid to GREET And if he's a restaurant host, he gets paid to SEAT But if you want Boba, the lemon must be SWEET And Barbi dates lots of boys, so date her and she'll CHEAT So don't be a jealous person, for the sake of PETE Or if you get too thirsty, she will just DELETE But if you want a Boba, your Lemon must be SWEET And if you follow her on Twtter, then she might TWEET And if you end up hiring her, I know she'll be DISCRETE And I know how she likes it, pump it like a dance BEAT And when you're done, get a Boba Tea, but make the Lemon SWEET And if you have no money, then she'll tease you with her FEET And if you have enough then she'll give you a TREAT And if you have a ton of money, then she might EXCRETE And you'll love it more than the drinks at the Lemon so SWEET WHAT (And one of these days I'll make sure she gets ELITE) Pasadena is a wonderful place, but there's not a lot of good boba over here. Sweet Lemon is a wonderful and memorable exception. Extremely friendly service and a very nice, chocolate tasting Viet coffee with hyper sweet Boba. Their drinks are only part of the attraction. They also have some of the best decor in Houston, lots of good Viet food options, and a big awesome menu with lots of drinks I want to try, and they offer something special and unique, especially for this part of town. Located in a busy and really cool part of Pasadena, full of life and energy. I will not forget my excellent experence here, and can't wait to come back with my much better looking partner. And I'd rather have a Sweet Lemon than a Jack Lemmon. Wouldn't you? It doesn't really Matthau anymore though. Barbi is my favourite thing to EAT She's perfect from her prissy mani to her famous FEET But when I'm in Pasadena and feeling BEAT The only Lemon I will get is a Lemon that's SWEET The taste is f***ing awesome and service is NEAT They're the nicest yogurt sellers you're likely to MEET They're fast and friendly and their toilet is DISCRETE So get your Pasadena Boba from the Lemon that's SWEET! WHAT

Sara C.

Honestly, I did not expect much from a random boba place here in pasadena. At first, their boba drinks were really good. They make it real fast and you can adjust your sweetness level and ice level. I had to grab a quick dinner before driving out of town so i ordered a small combination pho. I did not expect it to be so good. At first I noticed there wasn't enough broth but later I realized it was because they put so much meat and noodles into the bowl! It tasted really good the only downfall...they had hella off branded sriracha. But i know that's not their fault...so i just put in the chili sauce. It very clean inside despite how things look from the outside. I'm glad I found this place I'll definitely be coming back a lot

I been looking for Vietnamese sandwiches in Pasadena that are spot on. And this place is it Service is good. Chill spot to eat.

Elizabeth T.

The inside is still the same. It's nice and kinda homey. The service was great. They were pretty quick with bringing the food. What was not so great is the quality of the food. I've eaten here before. I've ordered take out and drinks and told all my coworkers how great the food is. Today I was very disappointed. I ordered a banh mi ga and the bread was so hard that I could knock on it and it sounded like wood. When I brought this to the attention of the employees they said the place is under new management and they are getting their bread from a different supplier. I definitely think this was not a good decision by the new owner. The fried rice was also different. The Pho was still good.

Laura A.

Cute place. The egg rolls were yummy. We got a taro smoothie and taro milk tea. So good!

David C.

Sweet Lemon is hands down the best tapioca drink spot in Pasadena! It can even compete with other tap shops in Houston. Why did I not come here sooner? You can tell they use good quality tea, and I like that you can customize your drink however you like it. I always opt for less ice and 50% sweet on any drink that I order. Passion fruit green tea is usually my go to order, but they have a lot of options here so don't be afraid to try something new. We did appreciate how clean the store was. With covid and all, we felt comfortable here. Everyone was wearing masks, and the store is very spacious for proper social distancing. Just be sure to use their different walls and signs for photo ops and social media needs. We will definitely be back again soon whenever we're in the area. Next time, I'll even eat lunch here because their pho and banh mi look great!

Y'all this place is sooo good!!! I go here 24/7 their combination pho is soo delicious. For the small, they gave a pretty great portion of meat! I just recently started trying more stuff from the menu and the chicken fried rice is so good too! This is definitely my #1 spot

Lucía B.

Smoothies were yummy! I ordered a mangonada smoothie and strawberry-mango smoothie with tapioca. They were quick to serve us and it tasted great! The place was clean, despite being in a shoddy part of town.

Crystal H.

I ordered take out from here so my expectations weren't super high on temp & presentation but the flavors or the items I got weren't really that good. I only got some snacks, I really just wanted spring rolls. I definitely wanna try their entrees but this isn't a good spot for a quick snack/bite

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Dawn T.

6 years ago

I mostly come here for the bubble teas. My favorite is the Passion fruit green tea with honey boba and lychee jelly. The Cajun fries are pretty good. Friendly staff. read more

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Jocelin M.

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5 years ago

This used to be my fav spot for Tiger sugar milk teas but recently as in the past 4-5 times I've stopped by they have not had any honey boba. This is an ongoing thing, very upsetting. read more

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Reynaldo F.

7 years ago

Trying out this new place and it tastes very good to me I hope others may come and join sweet lemon during normal business hours.

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Megan R.

5 years ago

I came here today to try the tea it was good. The only thing I didn't like was the worker never washed her hands nor wore gloves. She touched the money change also cash register. Immediately went to making the drinks touching my food. Very unsanitary also touched her phone. read more

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Eduardo C.

5 years ago

This is an updated review from my last. The food here used to be amazing. It's obvious that they must have a new cook or something because he food has definitely gone down in quality. The drinks are still good though! read more

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J C.

6 years ago

I used to come here often but on my last visit the staff was incompetent and rude over an error on their part. One of my drinks was skipped and I accidentally grabbed the wrong drink and then brought it back in unopened. They realized they skipped me and started making my drink. They made the wrong drink and I asked politely if they can make the drink I paid for ( I showed on my receipt the correct drink) so after waiting over 30 minutes for this one drink I asked what they would do with the first drink they made. It looked good and wanted to try it. I asked if they would give me the first drink as a nice gesture but they declined and threw it away. So not only did they waste my time but also decided to waste a perfectly good drink I could had tried along with my correct drink. This experience left me with a bad vibe and have not returned since. read more

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Luis P.

7 years ago

Very good tap, and a variety of options to choose from wether it be the drink or the boba flavors. I've been here so many times I've lost count. However, corn gets soggy bc it's not drained properly before being put into the dish, very good otherwise. Y'all should do corn on the cob in the future! read more

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Sandra P.

7 years ago

So far everything that I've bought tasted so yummy !!!! The Spicy Watermelon drink is my fav!!!!

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Tram T.

6 years ago

This place is good for tapioca drinks. It's a plus when it's close to where I work. Didn't know about it until one of my coworkers told me. Couldn't stop coming since then and their service is always friendly and fast. Classic milk tea, Thai tea, jasmine green milk tea are my go-to! read more

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Son T.

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8 years ago

The boba was great and the popcorn was surprisingly good. Overall the environment of the store was modern and quite clean for you to study.

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Ana B.

7 years ago

The place is very spacious and trendy atmosphere for teenagers. The prices are quite high for an establishment along Kroger's on Spencer. I've been around most Asian specialties all my life being Asian too, their bubble teas are not that great to command such higher prices. The Banh-mi is not that "well stocked" sandwich too compared to Hongkong's deli which is a dollar cheaper. read more

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Carl S.

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7 years ago

The best Bar-B-Que pork sandwich. Love their bubble tea drinks with the tapioca. I hope they get more menus items because what they do have is excellent! I have been there twice now and will go back! Service is awesome also! read more

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Iris G.

7 years ago

The young lady at the register that wears glasses with dark hair was super rude. She basically threw my order on the counter and rolled her eyes and walked away. When I asked her for something she completely ignored me and sat down in the corner and got on her phone. She has horrible customer service and I will not be going back as long as she works there, I am a regular and go there 2 times a week. read more

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Ana S.

5 years ago

I loooooooove this place, so cute on the inside, workers are so nice! I'm actually a regular customer there , they know my order pretty well. I always order shrimp fried rice with extra sauce along with a mango smoothie with rainbow jelly. Never had any complaints or complications with them, definitely recommend it :) read more

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Trang N.

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8 years ago

This is by far one of my favorite tapioca/milk tea shops in Southeast Houston and Houston in general. I would typically go out of my way to drive to Chinatown to get my fix, since none of the shops near by could quite get it right. However, Sweet Lemon nails it and makes quality drinks in addition to snacks. I would recommend the popcorn chicken which is flavorful and tender. As for drinks, you can't go wrong with any of the options, but by far my favorite is the the wintermelon milk tea. read more

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Violet V.

7 years ago

I love the honey Boba from sweet lemon. All of the Boba is really fantastic but it's really excellent. The atmosphere is really awesome it's just a cool place to gather read more

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Ciacilia T.

8 years ago

Super cute and fun place to go and just relax and drink something fun and grad a little snack. I love coming here since they opened recently and just read my book read more

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Cindy S.

6 years ago

Always clean and staff is friendly. The place id super cute inside and perfect for pictures.

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Gio R.

8 years ago

The drinks are really satisfying! First time here the sunrise lemonade with the rainbow jelly was perfect. The staff are friendly read more

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Yaretzi D.

6 years ago

Nice Vietnamese restaurant and tapioca place in Pasadena, Texas. Prices are reasonable; you get a big bowl of vermicelli with your choice of meat for $7.50; food is good; ambiance is great. The place is spacious, they have a nice couch area to Relax and tables for bigger groups. They also have board games, Netflix playing in the background, and the music is not so loud that you can't have a conversation. Service is polite but not overly friendly (my favorite). Will be coming back! read more

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M G.

7 years ago

The pho was good, just order to go, toppings were scarce. Not child friendly, no high chairs available. Very friendly. Definitely a good teen hangout spot. read more

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Evelyn M.

8 years ago

If you are in the mood for some delicious tapioca drinks then this is your to go to place. Both drinks and food is delicious and it's something I'd recommend that may fulfill your satisfaction! An amazing place to hang out with friends and the staff are friendly. read more

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Damian T.

8 years ago

Fun and modern minimalist style. Staff are friendly and the smoothies are bomb. They offer a good selection of oriental teas and smoothies with a variety of toppings available. I personally ordered the strawberry smoothie and I don't regret it at all it was surprisingly amazing. This is a new place and I think it deserves a good reputation to become a nice addition to the Spencer Pasadena strip read more

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The O.

7 years ago

It's ok not the best but it's passable, this is my honest review on the place, go here if you're desperate or if you're not willing to go somewhere far read more

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Scott V.

8 years ago

Out of all the tapioca places that I've been to, this place has got to be my all time favorite. Everything about this place, from the drinks to the snacks, are very cheap and delicious. The sunset lemonade has to be one of my favorite drinks from this place as it's bursting with the taste of raspberry. As for the foods, I highly recommend the Vietnamese sandwiches and the cajun seasoned fries. Each of them cooked and seasoned perfectly. The place itself is also very relaxed and the staff is extremely friendly. read more

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Thu N.

8 years ago

The taro milk tea is really good. I also tried the grilled pork banh mi and it was delicious. I also highly recommend the coffee it was really tasty read more

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Nicole B.

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7 years ago

Very good drinks and sandwiches! I always go for the coffee smoothie with boba and a pork sandwich. They also have lunch combos!

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Nikki Y.

8 years ago

Yum! Great place with a modern look. Definitely got my bubble tea fix. Tried the coconut flavor and it was delicious! Didn't get to try any of the snacks but they looked yummy! read more

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Anyan L.

8 years ago

Decided to try this place out since I was in the area for an appointment and saw the cute pics. Was pretty disappointed with it. Got a milk tea with honey boba and it was bland and there was no sweetness to the boba. Not worth $5+. read more

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Vanessa A.

7 years ago

I've been here multiple times and I'm in love!! I've tried a different drink every single time and have yet to be disappointed. The spicy popcorn chicken is honestly my favorite as well as the side sauce they provide. Very sweet staff and if you ever have a problem they never hesitate to fix any issue. I totally recommend this location. They also have cute places to lounge and take pictures! 10/10 read more

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Linh N.

7 years ago

Absolutely love this place! They've got a bunch of awesome drinks, that not only look good, but taste good. I love that they have food and not just drinks. The Pho is delicious and definitely worth a try if your there and hungry, i always get the popcorn chicken for a quick on the go snack! Everyone that works there is super friendly and helpful if you're not sure about what to order! read more

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Emily G.

7 years ago

Cute little place with a good drink/snack menu. The classic milk tea with honey boba was delicious!

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Rayann E.

7 years ago

Yummy drinks, great atmosphere, and delicious snacks. I'm so glad this place is just around the corner from me.

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Priscilla E.

7 years ago

If you have great food but terrible customer service, it's not worth coming. First, I tried making small talk (no one behind me) to figure out the drink I wanted because I couldn't remember the name. She didn't even bother to help. I figured it out. She didn't look at me in the eye at all while taking my order or when dropping it off to me and turned midway as if she couldn't leave my presence fast enough. This was my first time here and there's no reason for her to be so rude. My order was wrong as well. Then when I tried to come in she basically said I ordered wrong. For a new business you would think that they would have friendly people in front to represent your company? Or maybe bc this is a "hipster" place they want that "whatev" vibe? Sad thing, I actually like the food but will drive 15 min to the other place than here. read more

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Ashley W.

7 years ago

Come here all the time! The staff is super friendly and the snacks and drinks are amazing!!! The lemonade is the best in the city!

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Anna C.

7 years ago

Nice little place to hang out in Pasadena. Their lemonades, pho, and egg rolls are amazing! The only reason why it's not 5/5 is because I feel like everything is a bit pricey. read more

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Alicia M.

7 years ago

There's not a lot of Vietnamese or bubble tea choices here in Pasadena. This place is good enough though. The spring rolls were big and good, the bahn mi was good, but the tea I ordered was just okay. The boba wasn't made correctly and was kind of hard instead of gummyish. read more

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A Q.

8 years ago

Super cute and clean set up with delicious banh-mi's & taro tea milk tea.

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Jennifer N.

8 years ago

So at first me and my cousin were dissatisfied with the customer service and provided the place with a two star rating. however after considering the owner reaching out and actually listening to my concerns, i find that i really appreciate it. Also the only reason i gave a bad review in the first place was because of the customer service i was provided. As for the food , drinks , and atmosphere i find that it is very a nice hang out place with great drinks and food. It is a place you should at least try once. As for the service i have already stated as to why my cousins and i were disappointed. read more

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Kenny D.

8 years ago

This place has very good food and service. I recommend the fries and the Sunrise Lemonade. The staff is really friendly and helpful.

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3427 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77504
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(281) 888-7286
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Hours

What time does Sweet Lemon open?

Sweet Lemon opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sweet Lemon opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Sweet Lemon close?

Sweet Lemon closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sweet Lemon take credit cards?

Yes, Sweet Lemon takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sweet Lemon have catering options?

Yes, Sweet Lemon does have catering options.

Does Sweet Lemon have a drive thru?

No, Sweet Lemon does not have a drive thru.

Does Sweet Lemon have a happy hour?

No, Sweet Lemon does not have a happy hour.

Does Sweet Lemon serve alcohol?

No, Sweet Lemon does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sweet Lemon allow dogs?

Yes, Sweet Lemon allows dogs.

Does Sweet Lemon have TVs?

Yes, Sweet Lemon has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sweet Lemon have bike parking?

No, Sweet Lemon does not have bike parking.

Does Sweet Lemon have outdoor seating?

No, Sweet Lemon does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sweet Lemon have parking?

Yes, Sweet Lemon has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sweet Lemon wheelchair accessible?

No, Sweet Lemon is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Sweet Lemon have free WiFi?

Yes, Sweet Lemon has free WiFi.

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We specialize in freshly brewed teas, lemonades, smoothies, and Vietnamese Food

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Picked up some sweet potato fries and a matcha for lunch the other day. It was very empty so I got…read moresome good photos of the seating. It's very clean and open. I played the cute little claw machine while I waited and won myself a stuffie. The service was meh, kid wasn't happy but not rude so no complaints. I know the fries look a little overcooked but honestly that's how i like them and they were delicious! I'll definitely be back just for them. I also loved the matcha and Mochi. I wanna try several other drinks now.

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OH MY TEA!

There aren't many options for boba tea in the Southeast Houston/Greater Hobby area, but at least…read morethey have a decent one here in the Hong Kong Market. It looks as old as the strip mall itself from the outside and unimpressively decorated on the inside. However, what it lacks in appearance is compensated for in value. I only paid $5.95 for my taro milk tea with boba. A drink this size would probably cost $7-9 in Bellaire. When I saw how large the cup was, I assumed that most of it must have been ice but I was wrong. Although it didn't contain anything particularly special to make it stand out, it served as a refreshing drink on a mundane late afternoon nonetheless. If you took a panoramic glance of the strip mall after parking, you'd barely notice this shop over the more lavish, modern-looking DaBoba a couple stores down. DaBoba undoubtedly looks nicer and offers more traditional food options associated with milk tea (e.g. popcorn chicken), but their drinks are significantly smaller and more expensive. Therefore, it didn't surprise me to see Oh My Tea still receiving a steady, albeit smaller, influx of customers on a Tuesday. In summary, a great option for boba but not so much a place to hang out.

Yea is ok. Service horrible. Would not allow us to use the restroom- UNACCEPTABLE…read more Yea is ok. Service horrible. Would not allow us to use the restroom- UNACCEPTABLE

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8.8 mi

I go to this location a little too often as it is a quick 5 minute drive from my apartment They…read morehave a lot of seating, and this makes it great for long study sessions (which is usually why I'm there). Some of the tables have booth seating, and the booths are really comfortable. It can get a little busy later in the day when a lot of folks are stopping by, but nothing that a pair of headphones can't fix. My 1 star off is for the electric outlets - quite a few of them don't work, which can be frustrating if you're there for a few hours for studying As for the food and drink... it's Gong Cha, an international chain, so it will be as you expect from any other location. I find that Gong Cha has some of the most "tea" tasting tea ever. The hibiscus tea, for example, tastes exactly like freshly brewed tea, without any artificial flavored syrups. And recently, I've gotten very obsessed with their croffles, which are the perfect blend of crispy and gooey sweetness

This place was packed at 3pm. I just ordered a Taro boba and…read moreits delish. Also in the video is totoro donuts and Korean hot dogs that's just around the corner from Gong cha Go get you one!

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Peach green tea with an Oreo chocolate croffle!

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ThirsTea UH

4.6

(7 reviews)

10.5 mi

Friendly staff, but parking is horrible! The green apple slush was tasty but had a slight…read moreaftertaste. I didn't care for the Samosas they were dry and wasn't what I was expecting.

It's easily 700 degrees outside in Houston today so after walking around in third ward we popped…read moreover to ThirsTea for something cold to drink. On the corner of Scott and Elgin, ThirsTea was literally a cool breeze in the hot sun. Large windows made it bright but the awning kept it from being overbearingly hot as we perused the menu of drink options. They have milk tea, iced tea, chai, smoothies, slushies, rolled ice cream, and snacks. I got an iced pink chai latte made with oatmilk and cajun fries. The chai, pink due to a variation straight from India, was delicious. Smooth, not overly sweet, and refreshing. The fries were well seasoned and hot enough to make me do The Thing. You know the thing (hafhafhaf) you do when the food is too hot to eat immediately but too yummy to wait? Yeah, that thing. The woman who helped us was so sweet and attentive. This was the perfect stop on this hot day. I look forward to trying other things on the menu.

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Boba & More Xpress

Such a cute place with amazing specialty drinks and friendly staff. Definitely recommend!!read more

Boba & More Xpress is a SMALL hole-in-the-wall cafe. It's not ideal for dining in, there's hardly a…read moreplace to sit. This place is more for quick to-go orders. The cafe needs some cleaning. When I came by for the first time, there was only one person working. She was nice and patient while taking our orders. Boba & More Xpress have a vast selection of drinks with multiple toppings and mixings. Some of the prices are decent, some are outrageous. Who wants to spend $10 on Korean fried chicken or chicken wings!? Their milk tea is excellent. I loved their BBQ buns and kimchi bulgogi fries. Did you know that they serve the viral peach AND manga shaped ice creams here?! I might come back to Boba & More Xpress if I'm in the area. Maybe there will be more staff working here on the weekends? Notes: You can have the BBQ buns steamed or fried. Boba & More Express no longer serves popcorn chicken.

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Smoothie made with fresh homemade Vietnamese yogurt

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Daboba

4.0

(41 reviews)

3.8 mi

Good tapioca drink shop near hobby airport. Its menu is vast and service is always great. It is an…read moreawesome spot to study for just hangout with friends. Lucky to have a high quality boba shop like this In the area. You get a piece of Chinatown right here in south Houston.

Was previously a Daboba hater upon trying it a few years ago at a different location in Houston,…read morebut upon giving this chain another chance recently, specifically at this Southeast Houston location, I fell in love! I'm not sure if this was more of a function of changing locations or the chain improving their recipes overall over time. Anyway, this Daboba location is spacious with 6 booth tables + 2 standalone tables + a couple of outlets + free wifi. You can conveniently order either at the kiosk or cashier. My go-to order is the cheese milk tea (black milk tea with cheese foam on top) and black pearls (boba). I find this to taste perfectly sweet and decadent. I'm excited to try other drink options, including their honey golden pearl milk tea, vanilla coffee frappuccino, and Vietnamese egg coffee.

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Roasted Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea

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Sup Vietnamese Pho & Grill

4.1

(39 reviews)

2.6 mi

I've gotten the lunch special from here once when they first opened. I love a good pho but this…read moreplace has lots more that I'm dying to try now. I took my oldest for a lunch date when she got back from her first year at college. She got the dumplings. It's an appetizer but she's little and ate them as her entrée. She also got the Meadow drink that's a strawberry juice and both she and I loved it. You can tell it was made with fresh strawberries. I got the lunch special. It comes with a drink, appetizer, and entree. I got the Thai tea, wings, and the Pho Tai. I really wanted to try the pork breaded in panco on rice with a fried egg but I've been sick with a cold so i opted for Pho because it's comfy. Everything was SO good. My tea was strong but that's how i like it and the wings were sweet and crunchy. Definitely a new favorite. The pho was pho'n as well. Our server was so sweet and checked in several times to make sure we didn't need anything and was very nice when we asked for a to go box. I love how the inside is decorated and it's kind of dark so it makes it cozy. We didn't feel rushed to leave. Definitely will be going back. Also the to go bags are so cute and insulated a bit to keep food warm/cool. I love them!

I've only had their vegetarian pho & a taste of the chicken pho broth…read more The pho add-ons are excellent, however the pho broth is much to be desired. It is just broth, no spices, no flavoring in it, very bland. I expect my pho to have the herbal flavored broth. It's not that hard to do, just pop a pho seasoning bag in the broth when it's cooking. Service is excellent & so is the ambiance.

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Dinning area

A1. Viet Wings

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Street Tacos El Chino

4.8

(31 reviews)

3.0 mi

Listen, this food was bomb. And that pineapple water. babbbyy…read more Service and politeness was a plus! Thank you

The best food truck tacos I've had in years! I had the pastor tacos and they were awesome. I will…read morebe back soon!

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Street Taco El Chino Food truck

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Sra Churros

I was not expecting a dessert/cafe in Shaver. Sra Churros is located in a small business outlet…read more Around the corner. Parking is a hassle. Like its' name, Sra Churros brings churros to a whole new level. There's filled churros, churro bites, churro-banana splits, churro-ice cream cups, churro-ice cream cones, churro-ice cream sandwiches, heart shaped churros and churro sundaes! If you're not in the mood for this classic Mexican treat, Sra Churros also have crepes, Dubai chocolate strawberries, milk tea, milkshakes, coffee and other drinks and ice cream treats. The owner is kind and the prices are cheap. It looks like Sra Churros offers catering. They have their own gift cards too. I personally wouldn't go for the ice cream. Their ice cream isn't homemade, it's Blue Bell. Their decor is OK, but lacking. Since Sra Churros is a small place, it's not ideal for large gatherings.

Let me say this up front, they may advertise the milk tea with boba, but they don't have any…read more I had the cone like churro with the caramel topping. It was very good.

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Pho Vi-Vi

Their seafood pho is excellent. The broth tastes like pho broth should and the add-ons are great…read more I've also had a matcha bubble milk tea, which also was good. Service was excellent, not much of an Asian ambiance, but the facility was neat & tidy.

My coworkers and I come here almost every Tuesday since they offer complimentary Thai tea with your…read moremeal. It's usually the same staff working, and they're always friendly and helpful. The food has been consistently good. I've tried the pho, egg noodles, and several of the rice dishes, and everything is made fresh to order and comes out tasting great. It's a classic Vietnamese restaurant setup, nothing fancy but comfortable. The place is usually packed during the lunch rush, which says a lot.

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Grilled Pork Vermicelli added extra grilled chicken

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Chicken Stir Fried Egg Noodle

The Neighborhood Scoop

This was a cute diner style restaurant. The staff was nice and the food was crazy good. A very nice…read morespot easily overlooked but locals know to come here. I added jalopeno for free to my burger (~13$ for burger) and it gave it such a nice kick. My bf said the food was bussin. The strawberry smoothie (~6$) took awhile but they did warn us and gave us water while they make it. The chili cheese fries were perfect, the fries texture was great and the chili cheese was nicely seasoned. Everything was delicious!

Stopped here for our first meal off the plane and it was something I thought about my entire time…read morein Houston. Randomly found this in between the airport and our hotel via yelp and I'm so happy we did. You can tell it's a local hot spot and its reputation speaks for itself. The inside is "small" but enough to sit at least 20-30 ppl. They have kiosks to order, you take your number and they call out your name when your order is ready. I was really impressed with the amount of items on their menu and know if I lived anywhere close my bad would be wide and my blood pressure high. The workers were very kind as well, I made a change in my order nearly 5mins after I ordered and they were gracious in accommodating my request which I very much appreciated. We had: Strawberry cheesecake Açaí bowl - 10/10 - it was perfect in every way. Bits of cheesecake, granola, strawberries and a drizzle of honey. This bowl alone could feed two people and three wouldn't be a stretch. I also had a strawberry vanilla soda type drink that I wish I got a larger size of because it was so good. Think a float without the thickness, it was refreshing and unique. Caramel Pecan Dream - wow 10/10 - it was so RICH and the consistency was amazing. The little bits of pecans were the perfect contrast to the creaminess of the shake itself. Burger and sweet potatoes fries - 10/10 - they do classics well too, no real notes but it was delicious.

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Churro Fries 10 Different Ways!

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IBC Root Beer Float - Bottled IBC Root Beer poured atop your choice of ice cream, served with whipped cream and a cherry.

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Fairmont

I've been a regular at Just Love for over two years now. My little guy and I head there every week…read morefor our coffee group. We always have a great time and everyone is always so friendly. There are many regulars that we see and speak to every week. That's how you know people like a place and feel welcome... they keep coming back. Crystal (the owner/manager) is kind and wonderful. She is on top of things and I've seen her do every job from computer work to straightening up to helping cook in the back. She seems to be the type of person who is willing to do whatever needs to be done. She also seems to have a great relationship with her staff and that's also very important. Manuel is very friendly and helpful. He's knowledgeable about their menu and always remembers what our friend likes to drink when she forgets what it's called. I love the openness and space. There's a couch and chairs in the back if you feel like lounging, plenty of tables in the front for eating, working, or just sitting at. There are games that people can play although sometimes children get ahold of them and pieces go missing. There is also a little kids play area which is golden when you have a toddler. I love that I can sit and have my food/coffee and also keep an eye on my little guy while he plays. It's a wonderful place to meet with people or to just take your kids when you need to sit down with a cup of coffee while they play. They have a good variety of drinks on top of the seasonal offerings. The food is good, and I kind of love that a lot of it is made in a waffle iron. It makes me want more waffle shaped food. The grilled cheese is made with sourdough bread and cooked in a waffle iron. It has these little crispy bits that are heavenly. One of my favorites is the sausage egg and cheese biscuit with a side of gravy. It's also prepared in a waffle maker and has those little crispy bits on the edges. So so good! So yourself a favor and give it a try.

This is a great local spot! The food is good quality and the staff is welcoming…read more The restrooms are also well kept. I like ordering the white mocha tiramisu iced or hot coffee and the avocado which I add scrambled eggs.

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Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit with Gravy

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Small French Vanilla Latte

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Winnie L.

239

7 years ago

Friendly staff and they know exactly what I want when coming in and accommodates any special request I have for drinks since I'm on a special diet. I'm a regular here and always come here when I'm working around the areA! read more

Elizabeth T.

4 years ago

Great food. They have great tea drinks too. I've noticed sometimes they have specials but I have at seen one the last few times. If you pay cash you get a slight discount. read more