Came in after July 4th to try and get a missed Too Good To Go Order. Staff were very efficient and…read morevery kind to take my order and still allow me to pick up our goods. We were only slightly surprised by the repeated asking if we were the one to leave a bad review, but we understand how some errant bad reviews can impact a local business. We wanted to leave our thanks and our support for this business, and we always look forward to getting these sweet treats and drinks from our favorite local tea shop!

I ordered a strawberry jasmine milk tea (less ice, 50% sugar, almond milk) -…read more TASTE: 4/5 - enjoyed the strawberry flavor and glad I got less sugar TEXTURE: 4/5 - didn't add toppings, since I knew there'd be strawberry PRICE: 4/5 - my drink was $7.55 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - perfect for an afternoon sweet treat SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 2pm on a Saturday and the space wasn't busy. Staff at the register was very helpful when I asked for recommendations, and my order was ready immediately ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - former Yi Fang fruit tea space w a large standing area and decent seating PARKING: 4/5 - got a street spot right on Brighton Ave

This has been my favorite boba in Boston for the past five years for the low sugar and decaf…read moreoptions, golden boba and fresh fruit. Today they went above and beyond when I accidentally dropped my phone in the trash (!) The employee went to get gloves and fished it out of the bin for me. Then I used a wipe to sanitize it lol. Thank you!!

Came here with a friend in the afternoon, got roasted oolong tea with boba (no milk). Tea flavor…read morewas pretty strong, boba was perfectly chewy. $7.76 (post-tax) for a large, their fruit teas are really expensive. Inside was modern, has a few tables to sit and chat, decent place to hang out.

Cozy spot! Tons of seating with ample outlets to do work. The music was jazz which made it super…read morechill and nice to chat with friends. The special was perfect.. 10$ for large coffee and half a banh mi! The Vietnamese coffee was good, didn't blow me away, the banh mi was fine. Very dry and not nearly enough toppings. Though they had hot sauce and soy sauce to put on. Service was also fine. I will definitely be coming back to work!

Didn't get any food, just a "matcha latte with oat milk". Having had hundreds of matchas all over…read morethe place and make my own, I knew the yellowish green color was wrong. I took one half sip and threw out. The color indicated either very little matcha (if any), mostly water no oat milk, low grade matcha or not fully whisked. Disappointed and would not come back.

We finally got the chance to check out Kuya Jay's Ube Cafe in Somerville, Massachusetts, and it…read moreabsolutely did not disappoint! I can honestly say it's one of the best little cafes we've ever visited. I had never tried ube before, and for anyone unfamiliar like I was, it's a purple yam. I ordered the Banana brulee Cold Foam, and it was incredibly refreshing and packed with the perfect blend of flavors, topped with fresh bananas. It was absolutely delicious! The bread completely surprised me. It was evenly baked, incredibly moist, and somehow crafted to pure perfection. The ice cream was a treat as well, but honestly, everything we tried was phenomenal. We can't wait until our next trip to Massachusetts just so we can enjoy a few more bites. I also loved the purple theme throughout the cafe, although maybe I'm a little biased since purple happens to be my birthstone! One of my favorite touches was the owners' book, where you can see pictures and learn more about their story. It really adds a personal touch to the experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we would definitely recommend this place for a quick snack, dessert, or beverage. There is some temporary street parking available as well. If you're in the area, Kuya Jay's Ube Cafe is absolutely worth a visit!

Came here for a sweet treat in the afternoon on a weekend and the place was a bit busy, but not…read moreoverly so. The wait wasn't too bad and the menu had a good selection of ube flavored drinks and treats. The spot is located in this public space with nice lighting and some seating. The area also does cooking classes and has some areas to study. I actually got two drinks to try both and they were tasty - not amazing, but not bad given the price. Overall, I didn't mind the experience, but I have seen some troubling things online regarding permits that deter me from coming back unfortunately. Drinks tasted fine though!

If you're looking for the best Matcha in Boston, let me just tell you--THIS is where you're gonna…read morefind it! I have been lucky enough to have byChae at least two times before the store opened up and EVERY SINGLE TIME I have been blown away by just how delicious this matcha truly is. You can tell from the super friendly staff and their welcoming energy that what they produce is going to be absolutely delicious and it truly is. You cannot go wrong from ANNY of their options on their menu--from the strawberry matcha to the mango sticky rice matcha-- their entire menu is delicious! I genuinely cannot wait for their store to be fully open so that everyone can get to try this amazing matcha! I really hope that they create some sort of rewards program because let me just tell you--I would be their number one!!!

drink ratings: strawberry cream matcha - 4/5…read more mango sticky rice matcha - 3.5/5 - matcha flavor is perfect but can't taste any mango after mixing the drink customer service - 1/5 we came on a thursday afternoon and there was no line when we came in. there was no one at the register and two workers were chatting in the back- they both made eye contact with us multiple times but continued to chat. it was pretty clear we were ready to order as everyone else was standing in a line in the back waiting for their drinks. we stood at the register until one of them finally came to take our order while being extremely standoffish. overall, would recommend for the matcha, but the customer service negatively impacted the experience for us.

Angel was so nice and sweet, we ordered the minced pork noodles and different kinds of bobas. We…read morealso got the oreo and mango towel cakes and it was so soft and delicious!

I was excited to try out this bubble tea shop, but didn't have high hopes after reading some…read morereviews. Located on the strip of restaurants on Moody Street, I was hoping for a refreshing drink to get rid of the mid-afternoon slump. They also serve food ranging from meals to snacky food if you want to hang out with friends. I ordered the strawberry pomelo sago, and my friend ordered the mango pomelo sago, which are the top 2 most popular drinks. I was highly disappointed when I took my first sip, as the strawberry was extremely artificial tasting. The mango was slightly better, but still didn't taste fresh. With the variety of food around Moody Street, I'd recommend trying a different place instead of coming here.

I would come here for their matcha drinks and cozy, chill vibe. The food is not bad-- the prices…read moreare pretty reasonable for the area and give a home-cooked feeling. I got their matcha latte ($6 with oat milk +$0.5) and a few onigiri ($3-4 each). The onigiri was fresh, but as others have said, could have used a bit more filling. The matcha flavor was strong and was not drowned out by too much sugar. The cafe was not too crowded when I visited on a Saturday and there were a lot of wall outlets near the seating areas. This could be a really nice spot for studying or getting some work done.

my omurice was not bad but not great either! sauce was lacking in flavor. the ketchup rice is…read moredecent. the egg's texture was good but also lacking. overall, kinda disappointed because the establishment itself is so cute so the aesthetics are there. the presentation of the food could be better though. staff was super friendly, great service

Sent my SO to pick up some bubble tea for me while I was sick…read more Unfortunately my classic milk tea was bad. The tapioca inside was still hard and not cooked all the way. Disappointed that I decided to try out this bubble tea place when I wasnt feeling good and was rewarded with a crappy drink that should be basic/easy to make.

A good place in Waltham to satisfy your bubble tea craving, but nothing special. I ordered from…read moretheir kiosk and got the oolong milk tea with boba during my most recent visit. The boba was soft and chewy, but the milk tea was more on the milky side rather than tea taste. They have a cute cat mural with boba and a few tables if you want to dine in. The service was quick since I came during an afternoon when the store was empty. Overall, I would return if I'm in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here again.