Food and drinks were amazing! Had the pork bowl, soup dumplings, dumplings and pancake !read more

Everything about this place was so so good food and drinks amazing 10 out of 10 unfortunately I…read moredon't live in Waco but if I did, I'd be there all the time. I will definitely try to stop by as often as I can when I'm traveling through!! here's an updated menu for this location as well as some pictures as of the interior! Service was also very good!

We were walking at Paluxy Heritage Park, right across the street, when Thuy noticed the…read moresandwich-board sign on the road. We decided after walking, we will try the place. Very happy we did. It's very cozy inside. There are lots of flavor options. I had flavor unfamiliar to me, honey cinnamon. Super delicious. Thuy had the classic milk tea with lychee jelly. Also very good. The people working were very friendly and helpful. There are some reasonably priced food options too (bagel sandwich, pizza slices, and others that I cannot remember). Check it out. Bottom line: Great stop on the way to the park!

We've never had Boba Tea before, and we've been missing out!!! The owner was there and was very…read morehelpful and nice, and the store is very comfortable. We'll become regulars here for sure.

This place is amazing! The employees are so friendly and helpful. I work customer service, and this…read moreplace is it! It's a little hidden, but it's worth finding.

This place is GREAT! I am in love. The flavor of the boba...the combinations of flavors...I will…read morebe back for more! Highly recommend!!

Great milk tea option. Their toppings are fantastic. We used the self-order tablet. It was easy to…read moreorder. Big space with cute seating areas. A great spot to hang out or study. 10/10 recommend for students, locals, and visitors.

This place was not well kept and some areas were a little dirty. Seems like a hangout spot for…read moreyounger generations. We went in and no one was at the front. It was a self-order and they come out when your order is ready. We got the mango milk tea w/ black tea. 2/10 not a fan. Popping boba wasn't good and flavor wasn't good either. We also got a mango smoothie with strawberry popping boba which was ok. 6/10. I don't think we'd come back to this spot again.

What can I say!! Not just a Vietnamese cuisine but an…read moreauthentic take on all dishes served! Excellent !! GOAT!! As we entered the restaurant we were immediately warmly greeted by who I think is the owner ( found out she was indeed) !! Ordered at the counter and was a table number: Beef Pho Egg rolls Banh Mi Sandwiches Grilled Pork Bowl Egg Rolls are very crispy with very tasty filling !! Bahn Mi buns made fresh ! Grilled Pork Bowl was a generous serving of grilled pork meat, sliced crispy egg roll, fresh veggies served top of vermicelli noodles with a side of their house sauce!!!

Drink: I ordered a large peach and mango fruit tea (no ice,…read more25% sweetness). The flavor itself could've been great, but the sweetness level was shockingly high, more like 100%. If it was made incorrectly, that's fine, but just offer to remake it. It's a $7 drink; the cost to fix it is minimal, and customers remember when you take the time to make something right. Because I requested no ice, the drink also wasn't filled to the top, which felt dismissive considering it was a full-priced order. Unfortunately I cannot drink super cold drinks or food. Seems silly to let a customer walk away with 2 oz shy of a full drink because you usually put ice Service: The staff member was polite when I walked in and even suggested one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. However, after I explained that I wanted a simple peach and mango tea and didn't want the specialty item that included strawberry and jellies, she continued to try to steer me toward her suggestion -- saying, "I think you'll like this better." I value recommendations, but once a customer has clearly declined, it's important to respect their preference. After receiving the drink, I realized how overly sweet it was and politely asked if it was truly 25%. I was told it might be because the boba had honey, but having visited hundreds of boba tea places, that alone wouldn't cause such a strong sweetness. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and watching my sugar intake, an opportunity to show care, yet there was no offer to adjust or remake it. When I politely set the drink down and left, there was no follow-up or acknowledgment. I didn't ask for a refund; I simply walked away. If keeping that one cup meant more than keeping a customer, that says something about priorities. Ambiance: Poppa Bear has a cozy café setup with Wi-Fi and a warm, casual vibe. When I visited, a few college students were working quietly on laptops. It's the kind of space that could easily become a community favorite. However, the experience felt like the team was more focused on avoiding loss than creating loyalty. In business, especially hospitality, a small margin for remakes or mistakes is simply part of good operations and it pays back tenfold in customer trust. Overall: Poppa Bear has real potential. The drinks and environment are inviting, but consistent service and responsiveness will determine its long-term success. A little attentiveness and flexibility go a long way in building loyal customers.

Such a cool little corner shop to have a hot or cold beverage with pastry. Great friendly service…read morefrom the staff. Tasty food /snacks. You have to try them out. Very clean and smells clean.

We love coming here for study sessions with a clean atmosphere to focus, good music, and great…read moredrinks! Our go to drinks are usually the purple oreo and earl grey milk tea, with an occasional cheese danish to share. The staff are quite talkative with each other, often about the juicy drama in their lives, but it doesn't bother us for the most part since they've gotten our orders right and quickly done. Can't wait to be back again!

My granddaughter Loves this place. We make several trips a week for her mango boba. Staff has…read morealways been pleasant and helpful.

Original, quirky, and fun. I got the Honeydew Milk tea, with Blue Raspberry popping flavor balls…read more Service was very good, will be happy to come back.

Recommend: Yes…read more Food: Mango and Taro Breeze. Both with Crystal and Mango breeze. Both were delicious and refreshing. Service: Staff was quick and friendly. Ambiance: the establishment was nice and clean, quiet, and cool. Perfect for a hot day.

Feng Cha was so good I finished my Mango Fantasy before I even made it home. Fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly made. I also tried the Almond Coconut Dream doughnut, and the young man behind the counter recommended warming it up first--he was absolutely right. Warm, soft, and unreal. My little one got the Bursting Dragon Fruit and immediately declared it the best drink she's ever had. Great drinks, great treats, and even better service. We'll definitely be back.