Co May Bistro — Restaurant in Seattle

The only bubble tea place and banh mi place in the Eastlake area of Seattle and it is the place to go in Eastlake if you get a craving for it. The pork banh mi is really good and they make each sandwich fresh to order. The drinks are made right in front of you and the Eastlake is a nice black tea.

Food A really simple menu with either beef, chicken, pork, or tofu banh mi. The sandwiches are packed with meat along the entirety of the bread. The bread is very soft and crisp on the outside. I hate it when the bread is old, stale, and hurts to eat but I’ve never had this issue at Comay. A good amount of fresh vegetables to balance out the meal! I’ve had the Eastlake tea, strawberry matcha, and ube milk tea and they are all solid choices. Boba is soft and chewy.

Atmosphere A small cafe that’s really best for walking in and taking out the food. There is maybe five high top chairs along the windows. The garage door is opened during the summer to allow for more seating, but not sure what they will do in the Seattle winter. Noise level is pretty low.

Pricing Banh mi prices are average and are significantly cheaper than any other food you will find along Eastlake. I think Comay has some of the best and cheapest food you will find in Eastlake. Bubble tea prices are average compared to other bubble tea places.

Service The staff is friendly and service is good. Can be a little bit of a wait during lunch since they seem to get pretty busy.

Other Street parking only...

I came to co may to see if it lives up to 20oz Tea standards since I always came for the 20oz Tea and the Royal sea salt milk tea but sadly they didn’t have any of those on the menu. I got the strawberry milk tea with boba. The boba didn’t have any taste to it and was hard!! I got regular milk with my drink and tbh the strawberry milk tea didn’t taste good. My drink had a weird smell and I felt sick after a few sips so I couldn’t finish it. I believe the milk might’ve been the problem so be careful when you order!! I got the impression from the start that it’d be like 20oz Tea or at least similar to the old business but was extremely disappointed from my experience

Update on my first review: I got a response from co may bistro and I’d like to clarify on my drink. I regularly get strawberry milk tea wherever I go because it’s my favorite and I never have a problem with drinking it and so for the owners to dismiss my opinion is astonishing. I wasn’t the only one that ended feeling sick after my drink, my girlfriend felt sick afterwards as well. Usually the drinks don’t smell bad too so when we noticed the bad smell we figured it had to be the milk or the other ingredients in the drink because that isn’t normal for drinks to...

Upon visiting this particular bubble tea establishment, I found the experience to be outstanding. I sampled four drinks: the Coconut Thai Milk Tea, Vietnamese Coffee, Ube Milk Tea, and the Co May Tea.

The Coconut Thai Milk Tea was balanced - the sweetness of the coconut complimenting the robustness of the Thai tea. It was well-crafted and enjoyable. The Vietnamese Coffee was bold, with a good mix of sweet and bitter tones.

The Ube Milk Tea, their noted bestseller, lived up to its reputation. It was authentically flavored, delivering a rich, creamy taste of real ube, or purple yam. The Co May Tea was a delightful surprise. Its unique blend of flavors was impressive, justifying its popularity among the patrons.

The shop's ambiance was inviting, the staff knowledgeable and courteous. They readily provided information about their products, enhancing the overall customer experience.

In conclusion, I would highly recommend this establishment to both seasoned bubble tea enthusiasts and newcomers to the beverage. The quality of the drinks, combined with excellent service, ensures a...