Found this spot on Yelp, and the photos of coffee and food drew me in. It's cute little spot tucked…read moreinto a small shopping strip with other small local businesses. Parking is street-only, but I was lucky enough to find a spot right in front. FOOD I was expecting a larger food menu, but they only offer 1-2 rotating items for the day/week. I saw their lox bagel from photos and I was bummed they didn't have it that day so I ended up ordering the bagel sandwich (cream cheese, tomato, and cucumber) and a breakfast burrito. Both were decent, though the bagel could've definitely used more cream cheese. 3.8/5 DRINKS Ube White Mocha - 3.8/5: The flavor was there, but it could've used more coffee. Vanilla Latte - 3.8/5: Solid and enjoyable. My overall rating leans closer to a 3.8 mainly because the service was slow and my drink order was initially messed up. The barista did correct it and even let me keep the extra drink, which I appreciated. However, I was also accidentally charged twice and had to get that adjusted. Overall, it's still a nice place to stop by for coffee, and I'd be open to giving it another try.

Met a colleague here for coffee. Close parking, nice atmosphere and great place to connect. It's in…read morewalking distance of a few other shops and the team members were kind and welcoming.

Wow! Wow! From the moment we walked in...we felt so welcomed. The cashier greeted us with a big…read moresmile and helped us pick out our drinks which were delicious and so pretty. Yes, the drinks were pretty. My friend and I sat close to the counter and each one was hand crafted with care. The decor was so relaxing as if nature had been brought inside. Loved the ambiance! The biggest highlight was when one of the owners came out to greet us and thank us for our business. I felt so at home. She took the time to share how her business was named and some challenges that happened along the way. I watched as regulars came in to order including a police officer who they knew by name. Love the community that I witnessed in this small boba shop with such a big heart.

Friendly service. I…read moretried the lemonade - love the lychee lemonade option. Also had the passion fruit honey- with boba. Nice chewy boba and good sour passion fruit flavor. Unfortunately the croasaint dough has egg in it and I could not try it. Great seating and place to hang out

Best coffee shop, hands down. The quality is always on point, whether it's the coffee itself or the…read moreway it's made. You can tell they take pride in what they do. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is dialed in, and it's one of those places you end up coming back to again and again without even thinking about it. If you're serious about good coffee and a great overall vibe, this is the spot.

Love the March Lane location of Empress Coffeehouse .. the vibes are dope and the staff is always…read morein a great mood, which makes it even better to stop by. The iced white mocha is my go-to... I swear I can pound it in minutes Always find myself wanting another cup even when I know I shouldn't.

I've heard so much about this place from locals and online! This place is quite unique and very…read morespecial. The front half of the establishment (where the GPS directs you) is a market, while the back half is the coffee shop. But the whole building is connected. Parking for the coffee shop is located towards the back but it is very limited. Sundays are extremely busy here! The coffee & desserts are homemade and delicious! The coffee is from Yemen and every drink Ive tried so far has been amazing. The biscoff latte, Dulce de leche, brown sugar oat & peppermint bark! Looking online they don't regularly update their menu, so I snapped a recent picture of the menu for my fellow Yelpers! It appears they also have a changing seasonal menu for their coffees & desserts. All of their treats are homemade and very delicious! I highly recommend buying a treat to go with your drink. For the non-coffee drinkers, they offer matcha, matcha flights, lemonades, refreshers, teas, smoothies and energy drink mixers. The service is great! They are extremely fast serving drinks & food. The line might be long but you won't be waiting long. The lady at the cash register is usually the same person and she's very patient & kind! She'll explain any of the desserts for those wanting to try new things! The market & coffee shop always smell so delicious upon walking in. This place is truly a hidden gem everyone needs to experience! I read online they will be opening another location in Modesto soon!

I finally made it to this place and drinks did not disappoint. I got Guava Ice Matcha latte. It…read moreactually tastes amazing, the only complaint about the drink was a bit too sweet for me next time I need let them know less sweet. I also got slice Biscoff milk cake delicious not too sweet just perfect. Pricing must say reasonable compare other coffee shops I been too. Service- when I seen the line I did hesitated staying, but then I talked myself stay and I am glad I did. To be honest for the line they had they were pretty quick getting orders out. Coffee shop has small area to seat around. I say this is more like a pick up and go type of place. I did not vibe being inside store where sell meats and has limited grocery items plus not much seating area. Parking- back parking lot pretty small you better off on the side of the building. You then would walk from front store because coffee shop in the back. Overall, rating 4 start due to meat area next to coffee place.

Great Staff & Delicious treats. Always grab me a coffee…read morewhen I need to lock in with Media Edits. Also shout out to putting it in my tumble.

I go there to order me a coffee and a snack, but I bring my dog so I get her a pup cup. All the…read morepeople they are friendly, but one stands head and shoulders above. Her name is Jeanee. My dog just loves seeing her It's to the point where when my dog recognizes when she's headed to get her pup cup, she starts to get escited. When she sees Jeanee they have a conversation. One time Kenzie recognized her voice on the speaker and proceeded to order. She actually looks forward to seeing Jeanee. Keep up the good service!!!

Super cute new spot!…read more Chill vibe, nice people. Great music. I love all the plants! Tons of beverage choices - we ordered the Mexican mocha, muddy matcha, a Nutella brownie (yes please!) and a veggie frittata. Mexican mocha STUPID DELICIOUS. Brownie too. Nice group of folks here just chatting and working. About 8 mins from St. Joseph's Hospital, which is convenient. I grew up in Stockton. And I hope this is owned by some local kids just tryna make it! 10/10

I'm glad I finally got a chance to check out the new location on the mile…read more Positives: * Plenty of seating options including couches and tables * The upstairs hangout area is a nice touch * Big open windows to look outside * Good variety of sandwiches, drinks, and pastries throughout the day Areas for Improvement: * Prices are rough. Everything feels pretty expensive. 2 drinks for $20. Woah!! Starbucks and Dutch are cheaper.... * Service could definitely be friendlier. If you ask staff a question, they are short or not knowledgeable of menu items. Smile a bit! Say hello.... * Ventilation seems lacking, which could be uncomfortable during really hot or cold days * Drink quality is not what it used to be. Needs improvement....

Finally decided to try their Classic Black Milk Tea today. First sip of this hit me with that…read morefridge taste :( I can kind of taste the black tea after the fridge taste or something but not sure I could taste any molasses or cocoa notes. And here I thought you could never go wrong with a classic black milk tea. I usually get their Gyokuro Honey Green Tea--perfectly yummy, definitely my go-to. Also had the Brown Sugar Milk Tea: I'm all for a sweet drink but even this one was too sweet for me. The brown sugar syrupy sweetness makes this drink a little thicker than the regular milk teas.

I stopped by Rose Tea Lounge and tried their pop-up friend shop inside the store (Rang). I asked…read morefor the Pandan Matcha without coconut flakes, but they accidentally placed in coconut flakes. It was no big deal. The Pandan added a sweet fragrant note that went well with the matcha, and it made it flavorful and easy to drink. There was also a solid caffeine kick, which gave me the energy I needed for the rest of the day. Service was on the slower side on a weekend, but I would love to still come back to try their other unique drinks.

I was greeted with immediate hospitality by one of the servers named Elijah once I entered inside…read more The cafe had a very relaxed atmosphere, and once I got my coconut matcha drink it genuinely was the best matcha I've tasted in forever. 10/10 experience and would go again even if I didn't get a drink and only saw Elijah just to make my day.

The strawberry matcha was delicious, the service was 10/10, and a worker named elijah was amazing.read more