I stopped by one day after running an errand because I was craving some boba, and it didn't…read moredisappoint. I had a pretty good experience from service to the quality of the menu items that I got. There were 4 staff members that were there taking and making orders. Even though I came in at a busy time, I didn't have very long to wait until I got my drink order. I grabbed a strawberry magic stick, an ube bun and a pineapple bun along with a mango orange tea. The strawberry magic stick and the pineapple bun were delectable and the ube bun was perfect. Ube isn't very sweet, and I'm glad that this cafe stayed true to the ube flavor instead of adding a lot of sugar or altering the actual taste! The mango orange tea perfectly pared with the pastries! They have bottled drinks and cakes as well, but I didn't get to try them! They have a handful of tables and chairs inside, and they had quite a bit of people in there. It seems like they are a fave spot for locals. Some customers were just hanging out and some had laptops out, so they might be a good spot to do some work, too. They also have some merch on shelves (plushies and cups) if you're interested in that kind of thing. Definitely recommend if you're craving some treats!

Ben Wong is always a treat to visit with enough variety to fill any craving. The teas are fantastic…read more- particularly the fruit teas which are refreshing and not overly sweet, while still highlighting fruit flavors. I particularly like the Orange Pineapple and Orange Mango, but you can't go wrong with any of them. At just around $7 the price point is in line with what you would expect for a coffee replacement. The pastries are where Ben Wong shines. Showcased in the middle of the cafe, the ability to self select pastries often leaves me going home with more than I expect. The Pineapple Bun is fluffy with a mild sweetness, the Chicken Curry Bun is savory with a satisfying crunchy exterior, and the Taro Buns have a rich taro flavor. At $3-$5 per pastry you can't go wrong with any of them.

After spending the afternoon walking around Richmond, bubble tea was calling my name! Gigi Tea is a…read moresmall shop where you can order downstairs and then head upstairs to sit if you'd like. I took my drink to go and it was ready pretty quickly. The barista making drinks was super nice and set me up with a rewards punch card which I appreciated. I kept it simple with a lychee black tea and lychee jelly which was just what I needed.

Best little mom and pop boba shop ever. They are always so kind, a couple years ago they never had…read morean open upper space. It was nice to see that it was open with many chairs, tables AND numerous outlets. They even have whiteboards for studying. Unfortunately since it's just the family that works here it's only open 12-7 everyday. On whatever free days I have I'll definitely go here. If I didn't do reviews I definitely would have gate kept it but i'm just so nice ‍ The Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie just hits the spot and fills the craving so easily. That's my favorite drink there! I'm so excited to try their other items as well. When I went I didn't see any food, but hopefully I'll be able to try some on my next visit too!

Bright and airy space, almost like a spa!…read more Quiet when I came in weekday afternoon. Calming spot to grab a treat, get some work done/journal, or catch up with friends in an aesthetic and modern cafe. Ordered the paradise tea with mango and avocado. I loved the textures and layers of flavors. The drink was filling and lasted me a while, not watery but refreshing. The mango tasted fresh and avocado creamy. I haven't tried the pastries at this location, but have at their other Richmond cafe. Great cakes and buns made fresh in-house. Easy to find parking at the lot outside. Service is pretty quick.

Came here to get a breakfast pastry while in the area. Brecotea is a Korean inspired bakery that…read morealso has hot and cold beverages, breads, cakes, and savory sandwiches as well. The ambiance was clean and orderly. Upon entering, you grab a serving tray lined with parchment and some tongs. The items are in a glass enclosed display that you have to open and place your selections on your tray for purchase. I settled on the pistachio cream filled pecan pastry, the almond twist, and strawberry shortcake. The beverage menu was extensive: matcha, flavored teas, cocoa, espresso/coffee, and more. We were greeted by pleasant staff at checkout and our orders placed in a parchment type bag for take out. They also have seating inside. The pastries were just sweet enough without being overly sweet, which I like. The pistachio cream was a perfect compliment to the pecan encrusted pastry. The almond twist was both flaky and crunchy with the sliced almonds on top, and the strawberry shortcake had layers of real strawberries, whipped topping and yellow cake that was moist. All were fresh. All in all, a great place to stop by for a morning pastry treat and tea/coffee while in the area,

A great stop for a sweet asian treat! I got the shaved snow (two flavors) with pandan and taro…read moresnow, and mochi, bubble tea, and a condensed milk drizzle. It was refreshing and not too sweet, and a nice chew from the mochi and boba! The workers were super friendly, helping us decide what to get. It's a bright cheery space and a perfect dessert spot!

Everything we tried here was great. Can't wait to return to try the shaved ice. Employees were…read morepatient while the kiddos decided (no line). We will definitely be back.

Wherever we go, we will always need our boba fix. Found this small shop on Cary St and were…read morepleasantly surprised. The drinks were not too sweet and the boba chew was pretty good. Service was very friendly as well. Not the best boba but very solid, especially for where we were. Drinks: Mango Green Tea and Milk Tea

Had the matcha snow ice with whipped cream and red bean. It was more like ice cream than light snow…read moreice. We ordered three varieties and all were similar. The boba tea on the other hand was pretty good and the lychee jelly was fresh. At first they didn't have a bathroom then we asked later a second time and they let us use theirs so that took us from a 3 star to 4 star experience.

Absolutely loved this place and can't believe I've never been here. The owner is wonderful and gave…read moreme several samples to figure out what I liked. I got the taro milk tea with rainbow jelly and it was perfect! Super cute inside, plus they're the original boba place in Richmond! Go here!

Best boba I've found in Richmond! Cute little shop too. If you're looking for suggestions, their…read moretaro milk tea is my favorite.

We ended up inside Lotte Market for the bakery, Tous Les Jours, but we stayed to check out the…read moreinteresting produce and grocery products from all around Asia and other international products too. We went away with a golden dragonfruit, (which piqued the interest of my five year old), a package of bourbon creams, (which piqued the interest of my Scottish husband who cant't find them in the places we usually shop), a bulk package of lentils, some indian packaged snacks, and some jacob's cream crackers. We left without any british chocolate much to my husband's dismay, but next time we shop there I will arrive with a list prepared for items needed for asian dishes I'd like to make, and we can grab a chocolate bar then! Checkout was easy, and it was a busy saturday but no long waits. Next time we go we will also plan to grab our lunch too--the food court looked stellar.

Fresh food. Kinda staff. Very large selection of meats and produce. Food is fairly priced- some…read moreitems are a little on the high side compared to other locations. But they have almost everything you'll need all in one stop.

Great location! Easy to park. Big indoor space - adjacent to VCU campus. Fun drink options. Taro…read morebubble tea was perfect! Thai coffee was good too! Must go back to try Korean hot dogs! Service was great!

Really cute spot with mochi donuts, k-dogs, teas + coffees, and other savory items. The outside…read morelooks off-putting since it's in an apartment building near VCU. However, don't let that deter you! Tried the s'mores mochi donut and it was AMAZING. Loved the toasted flavor and marshmallow glazing! There's a Photo Booth and plenty of seating. Does get really busy, but you can order at the kiosks! I'll be back to try other seasonal items.

Ben Wong is my favorite boba place. I've only tried about three boba spots in the Richmond area,…read moreand even though Ben Wong is the farthest from me, it's always where I go whenever I'm craving boba. I honestly like their boba more than any of the others I've tried because it's not overly sweet, which I really appreciate. I usually stick with the Oreo cream slush, that's my go to,but every now and then I'll try something different. I've had the brown sugar milk tea, the crème brûlée milk tea, and I believe the house bubble tea as well, and I've had no complaints so far. I also really like the atmosphere. It's clean, relaxed, and a nice place to sit. I usually go with my sister, and we'll just sit there and chat. It's definitely our favorite boba spot because their teas are so good. I haven't tried the pastries or cakes yet because I'm always undecided and I don't really like overly sweet things. That said, I see a lot of people raving about them, so I'm planning to try one next time, along with some other teas.

Drinks are still solid and mochi donuts are fun but the service was dismal this evening. One of the…read moregirls working had just returned with food when we walked in over an hour before they closed. She wasn't super friendly but we get it she wanted to eat and we had kids who were slightly undecided. I hurried the kids along in choosing and left an 18% tip. I hadn't noticed that she rang in the wrong drink different than what I said. When it was made I mentioned but said it was okay I would take it anyways then I noticed the cookie on top that we had also asked to not have as one of the kids has celiac and I wanted him to be able to taste it. The girl who rang us up had put in no cookie but the girl who made it hadn't noticed that I guess. The girl making the drink that was incorrect however was INCREDIBLY rude, never smiled, acted like we were a complete annoyance to her life. If you're open and will be open for over an 1.5 more hours acting like customers are bothersome to you is insane. We did not feel welcome in the least and left immediately after receiving the correct drink.

I was pleasantly surprised by how large Tsaocaa's menu is and it's pretty reasonably priced. I'd…read morerecommend ordering online in advance cause it can take some time. They have plenty of seating inside. This is one of the few places in the area that has a green grape drink. My favorite is the Iced Muscat Grape Green Tea, which comes with crystal pearls and a milk foam. The drink is a slushee and the foam tastes like cheese foam. I typically sip it first to finish the foam and then use the straw to get to the pearls. They also have fried chicken, ramen, bento boxes, and egg waffles. The fried chicken reminded me of Korean fried chicken and was flavorful and crispy. The egg waffle was crispy on the outside, chewy inside, and they have a lot of flavors.

Got a lactose free mango bubble tea and it was served so quickly that as I was writing this review…read moreshe served it to me. The place was as cute as ever.