Royaltea — Restaurant in Sarasota

Is this a tea shop or a patience endurance test? I waited 40 minutes for my drink while one lone employee slowly and serenely took more orders than any human could possibly handle. Yes, he’s nice — but I came here for tea, not a personality contest. It’s clear that waiting is part of the plan. While customers stand around bored, they’re conveniently surrounded by arcade machines begging for cash. Clever — in a manipulative kind of way. To be fair, the drinks themselves are pretty good. But the cream cheese topping? Weird. It had a sour, off-putting taste, like someone forgot it in the fridge a week too long. Not something I’d risk again. Also, no Royal Tea loyalty system here — apparently, customer retention isn’t a priority. First visit....

Been here a few times now and love their drinks! It’s the closest Sarasota has to an authentic boba shop. Mochi donuts are terrific, and they even have deals sometimes. Korean corn dog could be improved a bit, but not too bad. Their fresh fruit teas are incredibly refreshing, especially with their crystal boba. Creme brûlée matcha is delicious, especially torched sugar bits. Really enjoy the mango milk tea with cheese foam as well. While the space is smaller, there’s always fun music playing and a comfy couch to sit on. All around good flavors, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, decent...

Mochinut absolutely deserves a spot at the top of your dessert list! These aren't your typical heavy, cakey donuts; they're a revolutionary fusion of a classic American donut and Japanese mochi, giving them a distinctly chewy, bouncy, and light texture—often called "pon de ring" style—that is truly addictive. The beauty of Mochinut lies in its weekly rotating menu, which constantly introduces unique and exciting flavors, often drawing on popular Asian-inspired ingredients like Ube, Matcha, and Taro, alongside classics like Churro and...