Suggestions for Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House near Chinatown, New York

Lori L. • September 4, 2014This ever-busy bakery has an extensive variety of sweet and savory pastries, buns, and cakes. Come earlier in the day to get the fresher goods!

Chris K. • December 17, 2023Nice spot with coffee and snack

Ben M. • August 26, 2018The coffee here is great! Rich notes that go well with milk.

Kate • December 28, 2022Love the selection of books. It’s a small and cozy store with knowledgeable staff - they carry so many books from BIPOC authors and many mainstream best sellers as well.

Jason • December 17, 2015Bike repairs and coffee shop mashup. Super convenient right off the Manhattan bridge. Friendly service from Qian, the owner. One of the better to-go coffee options in the neighborhood.

Elvis R. • January 21This is an absolute gem of a cafe… intimate and crafty… they have a private dining room at the back with limited dining space… weekends the drinks are out!

Jeffrey E. • May 27, 2012Their custard bun is one of the best I've had in Chinatown. The custard's the perfect consistency - like pudding

Megan L. • August 31, 2021The classic bubble milk tea was literally the best milk tea I have ever had. Amazing.

Charles C. • August 31, 2020nasi lamek and kuih

David M. • May 10, 2017Absolutely love this place! Awesome spot to grab some ice cream.

Paige G. • May 19, 2022cute new coffee shop that partners with artists to sell prints and custom coffee blends. try the ube latte or an affogato!

Adam S. • September 28, 2013The chia seed breakfast pudding is very unique and delicious. Split it with a dime before your main course

Kimmie O. • August 14, 2020Great for cat lovers (obviously). Nice to see the kitties playing around before deciding on getting one.

Serious Eats • January 3, 2014A good source for quality Chinese and Taiwanese teas, with plenty of rare herbs and spices, too.

Bishop M. • December 31, 2022Always a rotating staff but not for negative reasons. They just keep expanding and becoming that much more awesome. Great Management and all around atmosphere.

Nauman N. • December 23, 2018Decent service and well made. Recommend going light on sugar - had 30% of the norm and it was still very sweet.

Carlos • April 29, 2018I ordered a Tara tea and pretty good. Awesome first experience trying this stuff.

Jon P. • September 15, 2019Great drinks and laptop plugs

D • July 2, 2017Low key, a good spot to check out if you're ever in Chinatown. My top favorites are their Lovein Milk Green Tea and Jasmine Milk Green Tea.

Karen • July 7, 2020Definitely have the passionfruit green tea.

seth l. • March 11, 2013shrimp tempura riceball w spicy mayo. yum. really friendly and welcoming service too. word yo.

Anchal L. • February 12, 2016Love the Milk Foam! Salted Cream is delicious...also the pearls are made perfectly.

Christina C. • September 22, 2019Black tea salted cream was good. Cute tea cafe, small space. Service was a bit slow compared to other boba tea type places

Lani Symantha M. • February 21, 2013The shave ice is killer! W/ red bean & tapioca! Yum!

Ka K. • July 19, 2014Best jasmine milk tea in the city!

Honghui Y. • November 4, 2017Great bubble teas with a good variety of flavors and option to modify sugar levels. IMO, better than Vivi's or Coco's.

Brian M. • May 26, 2016Great for a quick, tasty lunch. Contrary to another tip, I've never seen a long line around 1 o'clock on weekdays.