Daintea Boba Café and Bites — Restaurant in Martinsville

Wife and I travel full time in our RV and visit small towns and see the sights.

Wow.. We stumbled upon this little shop called Daintea. The front is nothing to rave about but when we opened the door we were really surprised on how clean, friendly the staff and facilities were. The aroma of the food that was being made is excellent. The menu seems to be home grown with flavors seldom seen in other big boxed restaurants. Heck, who knew this was even a restaurant? Not us.

We've been here 2 times now (we had to go back for some food).

I had the Arroz A LA Cubana rice bowl. HECK YA.. mmmm... SO MUCH FOOD in a bowl.. I couldn't eat it all.

Our first visit we we got the Strawberry/Mango Boba and Chai Tea chocolate milk. Both hit the spot for sure..

Were greeted by the co-owner and chatted for a bit. Very nice fella. We got a couple of Garlic and cream cheese infused rolls that were freshly made and on display.. they weren't on the menu that I recall, but that was OK with us.

We're in town for another week and we WILL be going back. We HIGHLY...

Went to their soft opening today 6/27/2025 and may I just say the changes have made this place from a 7/10 spot to a 10 spot. The owners put a lot of thought, time, research & love into their new Daintea. Lots of seating options, updated atmosphere and menu! I got the chicken katsu, blueberry cheesecake, tarimisu cake & strawberry milk tea with blueberry poppers in it. The desserts were delicious, especially the blueberry cheesecake. Both were super creamy and flavorful. The milk tea was heaven, I got a large which was maybe to much 😅. The chicken katsu was crispy and paired nicely with the slaw & rice. Just wish there was more of the sauce they drizzled on top either on the side or over the rice. The rice lacked flavor though if you eat it the way I believe that it's intended all together in the perfect bite, which I did and it was a textured flavor town. The owner told me they have eyes on making more upgrades which I won't spoil, but I'm very excited. Oh and their to die for Garlic Buns are now an every day thing, just ask. Thanks for the...

This is my 3rd time going over to Daintea bakery. 1st time around was very disappointed with my oolong milk tea. There was no tea flavor only milk. 2nd time around I had to ask for them to make the tea more stronger, which it came out pretty good for a regular size. Then today I wanted to give it another try, went there and order Jasmine milk tea, large size and ask for the tea to be strong, but instead the person who took my order just put more tea. Which is not what I ask for. The Jasmine milk tea again had no flavor only milk. Then we got 3 of the cheeses garlic buns. It was delicious the 1st time we got it, but today it was old and dry. Please don't seve your customers old and dry buns. Very very disappointed. I'm Asian and from up North where milk tea is very known , I know how a milk tea is supposed to taste like and...