Got the Thai milk tea. Wasn't wowed nor entirely disappointed. Not as creamy as I would have…read moreliked(given he used plain milk) but I enjoyed how its isn't overly sweet. Poor customer service, no greeting, no stating how much my drink cost before pointing to area of payment, no goodbye. Also take note they don't give out receipts, they are text it to you if you provide your number. I was served by an older grandpa looking guy. I did appreciate how he wore a mask. But the place was too crowded stuffy for my liking. Seems like a shop build inside an apt building with poor circulation. Nonetheless, it was a confident location. Lots of free parking in a lot to the right. He made it quick and efficient. Drink + vibes= 7.6/10 for me.

i think its a one man shop, the owner is super efficient and polite, prices are labelled & the…read morewhole place is really straightforward. passionfruit green tea is the best and the place is a little different from normal boba shops but i really enjoyed it and there are little plushies you can purchase. 10/10

Instant tapioca that is always hard. Worst bubble tea you can get in the area. Better off going to…read moreTaichi Bubble Tea.

Not to be confused with the KKK Teahouse which is frequented by disgusting racists and you should…read morenever give them your business even if Trump fans do. Extremely friendly service at K&K but the bubble tea is lacking a lot. Binghamton doesn't have a great selection with Kung Fu Tea being the best one, and a couple of other pretty good ones, and this one is kind of at the bottom of the barrel unfortunately - but having said that it's a cool hangout place and reminds me a little bit of Tea Leaf in Buffalo - but that's kind of an insult to Tea Leaf, as this place is kind of run-down and whereas at Tea Leaf you can find products that will actually please you among all the iffy stuff, this place is just a lot of bad stuff. But the employees and customers are really nice - I mean really really nice and were super hardcore hitting on me a lot. That's why I give it a good rating.

It's a bit hidden in UClub but solid bubble tea for way cheaper with more options than campus and…read moreRed Chili! The owner is super nice and put me onto my now go to bubble tea combo there of vanilla milk tea with coffee jelly after I asked what teas would go well with the coffee jelly(she gave me other options too, but that one's my fav) There's some tables, chairs, and couches but it is more a order to go place than sit down.

Not to be confused with Wee-wee Tea, which goes right through you and makes you need to run and…read morepee. This is a really lovely bubble tea spot down in Vestal New York which is a lovely part of the world with the mountains on either side of the valley, and there are actually quite a few East Asian things around here, and some really great eateries and some surprisingly decent bubble tea places. The bubble tea here is good and would probably warrant a 4-star, but the reason it gets 5 stars is because the woman here is a total angel and one of the friendliest people I have gotten Boba from in a long time.

The tofu scramble was amazing!!! As someone who isn't vegan, I would order it every time!read more

Strange Brew Cafe is a decent local option for a caffeine fix and casual breakfast/lunch in the…read moreheart of downtown Binghamton. The interiors are tastefully decorated with funky wall art and pictures of celebrities sipping caffeinated beverages, with a playlist of popular songs from the 90s for music. They have a very small patio area out front and a couple tables inside, and seem to do a lot of grab-and-go takeout business. The staff I encountered were all very friendly, and menu prices somewhat reasonable. Since it was breakfast time, we went with a bagel (with cream cheese) and egg & cheese sandwich for food, and a mocha and cappuccino for drinks. All were of decent quality, so I'd rate them an overall 4.5 out of 5, and am happy to round up due to the nice interiors, friendly service, and cool, local vibes. The egg & cheese sandwich was prepared with a tasty bread that they said was made in-house. If you find yourself in downtown Binghamton looking for a local spot that's a good alternative to chains like Panera or Starbucks, I recommend a visit to Strange Brew Cafe.

I love Boba and since arriving in Binghamton I knew I needed to find a great place. I attended my…read morelocal Farmers market with every intention of getting boba first. As I walked through I finally found my destination. There were so many flavors to choose from but I landed on dragon fruit (almost went peach but changed my mind). I was not disappointed. I wish I had taken a picture before slurping it completely up. Can't wait for Saturday to go again crossing my fingers for a lavender or jasmine milk tea.

From the owner: Founded by a Binghamton alum, 2nd Heaven is located in the University Union of Binghamton…read moreUniversity and offers rich and creamy milk teas, fruit bubble teas, and iced teas. Pair any drink with delicious toppings such as sweet and chewy Boba pearls, or fruity lychee jelly. Or go without, and enjoy a sweet flavored tea!

We made reservation to make sure we had a dinner location, but probably not necessary on a regular…read moreFriday night around 6-6:30pm. Street parking is as you can guess hit or miss. We sat at a high top and ordered drinks... not the fastest service, but seemed to be just one bartender. Not our favorite cocktails as they were just a little off. Just one of the 4 would have gotten the same drink again. For food, seems like everyone else wanted their chicken sandwich!!! Nice sized breaded chicken on bun with delicious, crispy fries!!! I also loved my chicken and feta Greek type salad. Nice portion with perfectly cooked and cut chicken. The flavors were so good, I didn't even try their dressing which they serve on the side. We were a bit full for dessert, but also only option was their crepes... maybe next time. A good option if you have family members with food allergies, or are vegan/vegetarian. Everything is clearly marked on menu.

We went out for brunch on a Sunday. The espresso mochas and Bloody Mary's were delicious and the…read morecrêpes were exquisite. There's a full bar with seating at the bar and the restaurant is very clean with nice atmosphere.

Binghamton doesn't have that much good Asain store options but this one is pretty good. They have a…read moregood variety of options and their store is pretty big. MAKE SURE TO BRING CASH! They do not accept credit card

Great selection and amazing prices! The lady at the register was very helpful when I needed to…read morefind something. Note that they only take cash!

Ambiance is cute. Cool merchandise. We got cappuccinos and they were on the bitter side. Service is…read moremid. Will keep exploring other places.

Very friendly owners ,busy with students that's a good thing .Liked out door seating, prices were…read moregreat. Strong cooking smell in the restr part. And dark..

I tried the sweet potato zang zang special bubble tea. I thought it was really good. You have to…read moremix the paste smeared on the outside of the cup into the milk but once it was mixed in, it was a nice flavour and not too sweet. The pearls were chewy and cooked well. There are lots of drinks on the menu and most of them can be made with non-dairy milk and with the sweetness and ice levels adjusted. I had no choice but to visit them during BU move-in weekend which was the only weekend I was in Vestal and it was, as I expected, very busy. I don't usually like to order online but I did this time to save some time and that was definitely a smart move because the line was very long. I was frustrated though because I saw what I was pretty sure was my drink get prepared and set on the counter and then sit there for like 5 minutes because there was no one attending to the online order drinks. When someone made a drink for a customer that had ordered in person they would hand that drink to the customer and then immediately run back to making the next order so I couldn't ask anyone because they were always busy. I mean, it's fair that they were working hard to keep up with orders but I just wanted someone to take 5 seconds to hand me my drink.

Bubble tea is great but the ramen tastes very watered down. It's not very filling compared to other…read morespots I've been to. The rice bowls are rather ridiculous. It's more of a snack with three pieces of chicken and added on toppings.

Sandwiches are decent and coffee is pretty great. Better pricing than some of the coffee chains in…read moreour area. Baked goods not so much. Ordered a 6" cookie cake with frosting for a kids party. Ended up being $48. That's over the top pricing imo. Employees didn't even know the price. When picking up I had to wait 10 minutes for them to get a text message back from the owner. That was weird. Just not close to market price for a cookie cake. I want to support local business for sure but not at that inflated price.

Very inviting place. Colourful and cozy interior, friendly service. Took a bit longer than I…read moreexpected for our sandwiches to be ready, but nothing unreasonable. I got the zippy grilled cheese, a peanut butter cookie sandwich, and a matcha latte. The grilled cheese and cookie sandwich were both great! The grilled cheese was super cheesy and the bread was fresh, plus I loved the peppers inside. The PB cookie sandwich with PB frosting between PB cookies is highly recommended if you are a peanut butter lover - very soft cookies, lots of peanut butter flavour. For me, the size of both the grilled cheese and cookie was just right. Wasn't crazy about the matcha. I saw their list of seasonal flavours and added a shot of the sugar free pumpkin cheesecake flavour which sounded interesting, but wasn't able to really taste the flavour or the matcha, just sweetener. Would try a different drink next time. Prices across the board are very reasonable.