“I strongly recommend this BobaLust location. I have visited this location multiple times, and it is always clean and chill. The service, especially, is excellent: the folks working there have been super welcoming and nice every time I have visited. The BobaLust location is my go-to for bubble tea in Burien!“
“The food awesome but what stood out to me the most was the service. Not only was it quick, and effective, but the employees treated me so well! I think the employee who served me was called “Lena”, she always had a smile on her face, treated me with kindness and gave me perfect quality food. Kudos to Lena for making such a positive work environment for everyone! I hope she gets a raise.Dietary restrictions: I had a peanut allergy! Lena made sure to inform me about all the dietary options. Truly shows how well she knows everything!“
“Love this place, especially this location. The staff is great and always nice even when they are slammed with customers. They make my smoothie at the thickness that I want. Other locations have been watery to me. Plenty of parking. This location is smaller than most so it's really a pick up and go kind of place. I come here at least a twice a month to get a fix if I don't make mine at home.“
“I spotted this place on my way into the BECU building, and even though I was in a huff and in a hurry, I decided to stop and treat myself. I was lucky to meet the owner, and she was just so lovely and wonderful to speak to. Not only does she make an amazing espresso, we commiserated on the challenges (and joys) of being a business owner, and if this spot was in my neighborhood, I'd make a point of going there every week. STOP HERE TO MAKE YOUR DAY BETTER AND DRINK COFFEE MADE WITH LOVE ❤️“
Juice Bar & Smoothies •
“I have never been much of a smoothy person until I came here. Trust me when I say these are the best smoothies in town. The mango magnitude is my go to ALWAYS. Definitely recommend to come here either after a workout or if u just want a smoothie in general. He stays open until the gym closes which is great! I tend to workout very late because of my tight schedule and sometimes I like to treat myself with a smoothie and it’s just a good way to end the day.“
“Great service, delicious food and I LOVE MY BEET IT Juice! What a fantastic local spot just down the street. I love coming to this place. You should definitely try the breakfast burrito yum! The quiche is good as well. Check them out. You won't be disappointed.“
“Food was amazing! Service amazing. First time and I had the best Mediterranean chicken salad I have ever had in seattle. It was made in a way that impressed my so much it is going to be my go-to in Seattle. Its a nice location inside a food court but the neighborhood needs improvement. Won't stop me from visiting again.“
“I love this place! Juan and Isabella are awesome and super friendly. The Acai bowls and protein shakes are legit! Can’t wait to try all the other stuff they have..a must try place..warning you will definitely be hooked and will coming back for more!“
“Awesome Che! Stopped in after grabbing lunch in the area, and my friend and I were floored by the warm service and community feel. I got the smashed coconut dessert and my friend got the Malaysian dessert and both were awesome!! A great option for those looking for a post-lunch sweet treat.“
“Today was my birthday so I stopped by for the free drink and they went above and beyond as you see from the photo. I forgot to take a picture of the side, but they did a double cup and put syrup and sprinkles so you could still see it and it didn’t mix into the drink. They definitely helped making this birthday amazing thank you so much Dutch bro team!!!!“
“This boba is delicious, everything was fresh and it was made really well.I got the brown sugar boba and a lychee green tea and my girlfriend and I loved them both.The establishment itself is cozy and clean and had a lot of nice people inside and there’s a lot of parking.Vegetarian options: It’s bobaParking: At least 8 parking spots“
“Never been disappointed with the drinks I've gotten here, and I pinky promised the barista I wouldn't lie if I were dissatisfied. The service is amazing, my usual barista recognized me only the second time I went there, unfortunately I never remembered to ask her name :(. But I 100% recommend this place, I haven't seen my usual barista there for a while but everyone is so friendly and awesome, the drinks and food are sooo good!“
“Fantastic light oolong milk tea flavor that felt very high-quality! Service was also top-notch and very quick. I came in ~20 minutes before closing. The person working the counter greeted me cheerful and proceeded to make my order before I even got the chance to take a turn around the shop. Highly recommend and glad they stay open past 6 p.m.“
“The Chicken Tacos were perfect! Great place to grab a coffee or smoothie in the morn, then get a sandwich for lunch. when you get off, work go back and have a quick dinner with a drink! they have parking!! (tip your servers, they deserve it). Great prices & convenient if you work, play or live in the area.“
“I enjoyed every single bite, the service here was amazing, the interior was excellent, but most importantly the food. The food was amazing, very authentic! The coffee was perfect, it hits every spot! If you’re looking to try Authentic Vietnamese food I definitely recommend this place!“
“Have lived in Seattle for many years, but happened to stumble across this place today. Lovely little establishment with delicious smoothies. I had one with almond butter and chocolate - nice and smooth. The woman that worked there was very friendly and hospitable. Will be coming back!“
“This is a cute little Drive-In coffee hut that's on the way to the library for me. It's placed on a main road so the location is convenient, too. All of the staff I have encountered is bilingual in English and Spanish, too. Their menu is insane - coffee and energy drinks that are unique, pretty, and delicious!My go-to items that I order are: - Mexican Mocha (I've tried MANY, and I can say this place has the best ones. No mocha with cinnamon here, folks. Honest to goodness Abuelita flavor.- Strawberry concha. The filling isn't always consistent. Sometimes it's strawberry jam, other times fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Either way, the actual pastry is light, fluffy, and not dry.- Tamales. They have cheese and jalapeño (rajas) which is so hard to find. They are steamed and fluffy, they're great snacks and packed extremely well.Please don't come if you're in a rush or pressed for time. These baristas hand craft everything. They take their time to ensure quality. This is not fast food and you will likely be there for a few minutes, longer if there is a line.“
“I visited the Kent/valley location and the Employee was very friendly and welcoming. My blood orange energy drink was made perfectly and the burritos were even better than expected. We got the chorizo and bacon. Definitely will visit again!Vegetarian options: Pastries, veggie burritos, veggie sandwichesDietary restrictions: Multiple milk alternatives, vegetarian and meat options, healthy optionsParking: In gas station parking lot“
“We've become regulars in the past year or two, we love this small business and the baristas are wonderful. Shout out to Jennifer, the owner, who's done an amazing job with this coffee standDietary restrictions: They offer all the milk alternativesKid-friendliness: Great with our kids AND dogs“
“This Bobalust Tea House location is actually pretty close to home and its always popping! Sometimes customers are spilling out of the store because the location is a bit smaller than Kirkland. Overall, customer service is pretty good. I asked a few questions and I ended up getting a Green Thai Tea & the OG milk tea with 0% sweetness. If you are unsure about the the sweetness level you can always ask for a sample, they are usually able to provide that as long as they are not super busy. 0% sweetness was actually just right for the OG Milk tea, so I'm glad I was able to try it out first! We got regular ice level and with boba and the drink was good! Boba was excellent consistency, more on the chewy side, but not hard in the middle or anything. I would say the tea doesn't have a super strong tea flavor, its a little more on milky side, but still really good. I personally like my boba tea with a stronger tea flavor, but I do enjoy to change it up every once in a while.I do wish they had the small cubes of chewable, slushee ice inside their drinks. I noticed that the Kirkland location does this and its a bit more fun to drink and I like being able to sip up ice with the straw as you get to the bottom of your drink.They have lots of different drink options, great for all boba lovers. I think next time I'll have to try the pure tea options for a less milky / heavy drink. Good thing they are close to us, so plenty of opportunity to get more boba at Bobalust!“
“Pork Belly Sandwich is “expletive” incredible! Staff is so friendly and inviting, store is immaculate, but most importantly the food is incredibly good. Fresh soft French bread, fresh veggies, and the meats are juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned. I have had almost everything on the menu now and never had a bad bite. The smoothies are on point, I always get mine without sweetener, the avacado berry smoothie is the ?. Boba for those who like that. Can’t prop this place up enough, really special little shop. You can tell the owners are passionate about what they are serving. Love love love ❤️“
“They take their juicing seriously, they understand its not just a cold beverage but a healing path for many for many a serious illnesses. I wish they were allowed to sell completely fresh juice but apparently because there is already another pure juuce to order vendor in the market, they cant, so silly as the other vendor does not do organic and does not have the same powerful juicer.“
“I was having a bad day. My car broke down, and I had to wait for a tow truck. I saw dutch Bros coffee and decided to get a coffee. I told the 2 kids working what was going on, and the young man working said I can't really do much to help u, but I can buy u a coffee. So sweet. I live 50 miles from this coffee stand. But I will go out of my way to come back any chance I can. The coffee was so delicious. I wish I had caught your name. Ty for making my bad day better.“
“Sweetest owner and culinary crew of all time! Great ambiance and THE best ingredients without any pretentiousness. You can’t go wrong with the menu and DON’T sleep on their breakfast sandwich and juice bar when you need an immunity boost!!! ????? ?“
Bubble Tea • $
“TRA is one of my favorite places to get boba. I'm there w/my lil puppy at least once a week with friends to catch up and expose my puppy to different people/environments and see his friends!Staff at TRA are super friendly and communicative. They promote a cool atmosphere and have some cool choices in music.There's not much seating, it does seem like a place where they want you to pick up and mosey out, with one lil bench to sit and wait for drinks to come outs. Is another bench or two for larger groups that may want to linger inside in the cold and not keep others from sitting while waiting a future?Anyway - TRA is great. I don't plan on modifying my order anytime soon and I can only get it at TRA. :)Parking: If you park at the nearby park you can get a drink and walk along the water! :) No dogs allowed at the park tho (bummer).Otherwise - free street parking is pretty limited.There is a paid garage down the street on the left which has a nice license plate registration system so once you get setup you don't have to fuss with parking apps etc. Not free tho, so look for free options at the park or on the street :)“
“First, I must admit - I LOVE smoothies! Emerald City Smoothie (ECS) is by far my favorite spot for one, and I frequent several locations throughout the county each week to enjoy them. I specifically picked the Tukwila location (even though there was a closer one to us) because they consistently make great smoothies and their staff are very friendly.We had a staff meeting of 20+ people to serve breakfast to. We wanted to create a 'make your own acai bowl' bar for staff. Martin (ECS) was fast to respond, extremely accommodating, and very helpful throughout the entire process. He hooked us up with the bowl bases in larger containers for easier transporting, their yummy granola, and all the bowls and silverware needed. We bought all the fruits for the toppings. Martin helped to build a package that met our food needs as well as our smaller budget.Upon pick up, the bowls were all ready and packed up at the agreed upon pick up time, the consistency was perfect, and the flavor was great! The team thoroughly enjoyed the bowls. We have several ECS fans on our team and they were so happy to be able to enjoy the real deal for an acai bowl. We not only impressed them but also made new fans out of those who hadn't had an acai bowl or ECS. Thank you for helping to bring more variety and creativity to our staff meeting menu. We will definitely be back!“
“Clean sugar cane machine and fresh avocado for avocado smoothieSpring rolls legitimately tasted like our home made spring rolls, so we give that a 9/10. Food on the pricey side for what you get but it's definitely delicious. Wish the portion was a bit larger...Service was ok...they got our order wrong and was quick to fix the mistake and made up for it. Took a bit of time to get our food, seemed like they only have 1 cook in the kitchen. Fries were made just right, hot and crunchy. Ambience - it's near the beach so got a fresh relaxed beach vibe. I'm more impressed with the clean sugar cane machine and feel re-assured I'm eating at a clean facility based on how clean they keep their sugar cane machine and their working areas.“
“This was an incredible find. I go to Pike Place somewhat regularly but I’d never been in here. If you’re visiting the market and want a quick place to grab lunch without a wait this is it! Tons of stuff ready made and individually packaged for a picnic style meal/lunch on the go. They have standard grocery store foods plus some more high end and hard to find things, like mama lils sweet hot peppers and dried black lentils (which I’d been looking for for months). They have tons of unusual soda choices (like coconut for example). They have a great selection of almost ready dinners to finish up at home, too. Imagine if like PCC and met market had a convenience store, this would be it. I can’t wait to go back next time I’m at the market.“
“Best plant base cafe I’ve ever been to!They have gluten free waffle, toast , smoothie, açaí bowls, and hot drinks as well. Everything on their menu is made from scratch and worth trying.The environment in there is amazing but it does get loud due to blender. The workers are so uplifting, nice and helpful as well. I do recommend online ordering for anyone who is on a time crunch.“
“This place is amazing!! I come on the weekdays and have the quickest service. Weekends are a little slower, which is understandable because they are extremely busy. Definitely worth the wait, considering good bowls take time! When I’m in a rush I order online and it is always ready when I arrive.“
“Cloud Cafe is amazing! I’ve literally been 10 times in the past 6 months. I either get one of the vermicelli bowls or the Pho. Both are absolutely delicious. I love coming here…. The staff are all nice, accommodating and always smiling. I totally appreciate all of them. Sooo.. I have a valid excuse to why I don’t have food pics…. The problem is the food is so good that I can’t wait to dive right in. Next time I go I will update with food pics. lol. Anyhow…. It’s a must try cafe. Love it!!!Vegetarian options: There are a few optionsParking: It’s there!!! Just gotta find it !Kid-friendliness: Yup. My kids love itWheelchair accessibility: For sure!!!“
“At Southcenter, Duke's is such a nice location and food is superb. Clam chowder never fails to impress. Fish and chips always a delight. My preferred lunch is the chopped seafood salad - so much seafood you can hardly eat it all. Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream for a dessert was delicious. We had 11:30 AM reservation, so not many other diners in the restaurant. Recommend for romantic meals, family meals, and just regular dining.“
“And we stopped here haphazardly on a snowy Wednesday night and were we thankful we did. We tried the chicken, shredded beef, Carnitas, and Carne Asada, and all meats were equally delicious. Would 100% be back again. Pickled carrots are delicious.“
“So many drink options! Usually when I pass by these type of drink stores they only have the fruit or milk teas... BUT!! They have coffee drinks including the egg coffee which is harder to find in Kent/ south center area compared to Seattle It was in an open lid cup so it was hard to mix it well- very bitter in the beginning. But as some of the ice melted and the cream mixed it it was so good! Next time I will definitely ask for a sealed top if possible so I can shake it up well“
Fast Food • $
“the drinks here are awesome, i always stop by here after i eat at a restaurant inside the mall. the salted lemon one is pretty good if you are into sweet and saltyish kinda drinks, otherwise u can’t go wrong with the original sugar cane. they got the good crushed ice too. one day i’ll try the street foods here“
“The food and everything was good. The broth was fresh and they used fresh ingredients. I did have a bad experience with not the workers but a customer. This customer was an Asian police officer. The place wasn’t full and they sat a table behind me and my friend. The officer said I’m going to move my umbrella in the side and put it in the dirty ground and didn’t even say thank you or waited for me to move it myself. I didn’t feel respected from the privilege police officer and they could’ve sat somewhere else. They shouldn’t touch what’s in theirs and ask before touching other people stuff.“
“One of the things I appreciate about this place is they get the order right every time. Roasted milk tea: No sugar, medium ice, with boba. I also like how I'm not waiting an eternity for a single order. Maybe I've been lucky but i'm not waiting too long whenever I'm here and it's usually quiet inside. I highly recommend pairing your drink with their mochi donuts, they've got a good selection. I ended up getting a couple of visually appealing dochis; one with fruity pebbles toppings and one with chunks of chocolate. I'll be hitting this place up the next time I'm looking for some decent boba.“
“When I need a good smoothie while shopping my go to place is Jamba Juice. Every time I go I have had a great experience. The last two times I went, there were two amazing workers there Ana and Angelina, they both had great customer service and made my smoothie with great consistency. Definitely will be going back because of them.“
“An absolute gem of a spot with dangerously craveable bingsu - a shaved ice dessert with sweetened condensed milk, fruits, jellies, mochi, sweet red bean, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's perfect for these summer beach days. Reminds me a lot of halo halo but the shaved ice texture is so much finer! Staff were friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back to try one of their other bingsu flavors!! This is the original, and they've got mango, strawberry, matcha, and a few more too.“
“Super yummy! Went there because I was next door with my girl at Billy McHales and was thrilled to see it was open! Grabbed some esquites and my only complaint is i got medium instead of large. It was soooo good! Plenty of ice cream flavors and every Mexican snack you could want! 10/10“
Juice Bar & Smoothies • $
“Can never go wrong at any Emerald city smoothie in my experience. This one is located inside the LA fitness gym, go straight then left kinda tucked away but again there smoothies are the best imo. I recommend the PB&J thats my favorite.“
“Quick, easy, sweet staff and sweeter drinksLove the foodLove the priceIf you got $10 I'd say make a meal out of a smoothie of your choice and enjoy your day.Adding modifications to smoothies comes off easily. For those in a rush within a couple minutes you're in and out with a tasty healthy drink for any lifestyle from gaining/losing weight to getting a boost on your day or even just for those looking for something to fit there craving emerald city smoothie has it all“
“One of the best flavored teas I've gotten in Washington! I got a Passionfruit green tea and it's one of my favorite ones yet. The guy was super quick with the service and it came out before I even got back to my seat! 10/10 recommend.“
“To the Barista with the long blonde hair, working Saturday afternoon, you are the best. She had fixed a drink that someone else had made me for me earlier, and it was literally the best coffee I have had at this stand. I got a white chocolate raspberry Americano, and it was perfect.“
“The desserts are perfection!!! So much variety!! I really like their taro and coconut smoothies, they use fresh real ingredients. And it's not too sweet. The service is very efficient!! The bambu number 1 is really refreshing and dairy free. Highly recommend!!!“
“Truly next-level staff - they are incredibly friendly and helpful. They remember repeat customers and treat them very kindly. Aside from that, the food options are amongst the most healthy I've found in the area, and appreciate the variety of items.“
“They do have really good coffee, and they would be an excellent challenger to the local frontrunner if they only had a larger selection; because if you're going for coffee, after three or four visits you'll have exhausted the different choices on their menu.“
“(Translated by Google) Very good customer service, the Snows are delicious! Water-based snows are the best! Thank you very much for everything, God bless this business ????????✨(Original)Muy buen servicio al cliente, las Nieves están riquísimas! Las Nieves a base de agua son lo mejor! Muchas gracias por todo, que Dios bendiga este negocio????????✨“
“Update: this is an excellent spot for healthy food. Lots of options and their homemade sauces are not too heavy and taste great.Previous: They will sometimes close early and they already have difficult hours. Really difficult to plan to head to Mercer Island when you can't trust the schedule“
“Choose Love Juice is my favorite juice shop for healthy and delicious drinks. The menu features a variety of fresh and organic ingredients, with options for every taste and dietary need.The owner is friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to offer recommendations and customize drinks to my preferences.My favorite drinks are the all fruit juices which are packed with nutrients and taste amazing. I also appreciate the shop's commitment to sustainability, with eco-friendly packaging and initiatives to reduce waste.Overall, Choose Love Juice is a top-notch juice shop that truly cares about its customers and the environment. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for healthy and delicious drinks that are good for the body and soul.“