King Tea Bubble and Coffee — Restaurant in Spring

Heads up this is long because I work in food service & hospitality myself and just love to appreciate good food: I used to go here more frequently when I lived in the area, I stopped by recently while running errands- just have to say this place only gets better and better.

The owner will remember your face even if you’ve walked in a total of maybe 5 times.

They no longer carry those steamed buns, but now have in house made subs to serve alongside their macaroons and Asian sweet bread. My fav drink on the menu is still as delicious as ever (creme brûlée something, either M13 or M11 I have a goldfish memory).

The wait times are always fast (max 10-15 mins total for everything) somehow even when they’ve got a rush, and the sandwiches?

Okay so I got the BBQ pork- I didn’t get it with the jalapeño, liver pate or cilantro because strong smells overwhelm me while eating- my partner got it regular no jalapeño

(the owner I believe took our order, he’s very detail oriented and thorough and makes sure to fully communicate everything and will also offer you a sample of anything you are unsure of; the liver pate isn’t bad, I did sample it- I just never grew up to like the after-smell of liver on my palate)

BUT let me just say it had been a long time I had a sandwich sub that good. Like Subway and a street truck business had a child kind of good. The veggies tasted and looked like they were freshly chopped and it went so well with the warm almost hot freshly cooked bbq pork and sauces- they had the good, fluffy but crispy exterior bread with it, sliced up and all the ingredients stuffed into it- so whoever made that in the back I hope they get the compliment passed on that sub sandwich tasted like my grandmother made it with love. They were working Feb. 24 around 1pm. Seriously that sandwich was so good.

I ate about 2/3rds and saved the rest for later, to also eat with some extra macaroons I had purchased (I got full, I’m 125lbs woman and had also chugged 4/5th of my crème brûlée milk tea and half a pack of sweet bread and a macaroon) - after I finished the rest of sandwich just now decided I needed to write a mini essay because that 1/3rd sandwich reheated was just THAT good and I got nobody better to ramble about that to, so why not here!

I always love coming back and seeing what has changed- not very much but what little does only seems to be improvement, and I’m happy the owner runs his business so well for everyone alike. It’s definitely worth sitting in to step away from work and errands, and the food and drinks taste as good and homey as those street food trucks in big cities that have been family owned for 20 years.

Since this place is so close to my work I will likely show up more when I’m sick of looking at excel docs in a dingy office and would rather look at them in a cute cafe with all the perfect snacks to comfort myself through deadlines.

If you like homey and relaxed vibes with a good sweet or two, with a sweet drink and a savory bite alongside options of comfy arm chairs and low coffee tables or regular tables and chairs- this is your perfect place; and it’s right by a shopping and business area so it’s even better for errand breaks when you just need to feel a little...

I really wanted to love this place because I’m a big fan of tea and love exploring new bubble tea and coffee shops — but honestly, King Tea just wasn’t for me.

Let me start with the good: the service was great. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, and they were helpful when I had questions about the menu. That part definitely stood out and made the visit pleasant.

The shop itself was fairly clean and had a nice enough vibe, and I could see how someone might enjoy hanging out here or studying with a drink.

But as for the drinks… unfortunately, they really missed the mark for me. I ordered a fruit tea, and while it looked promising at first, the fruit inside was not fresh and honestly kind of gross. It had an off texture and taste that completely ruined the drink for me. I ended up tossing it out, which is rare for me — I usually finish what I order even if it’s not amazing.

Overall, I’d say this spot is worth checking out if you’re curious, especially because the service is solid and everyone has different tastes — but for me personally, it just didn’t hit the mark. There are other tea spots I’d choose...

Ive came to this King Tea location two times and both times I was disappointed. The pictures of the drinks that are on the menu and the outside of the facility do NOT look like the drinks that you are given after you pay. On the menu the drinks are seen with fruit on top and have a nice presentation. HOWEVER, when you receive the drink it lacks flavor, does not look anything like the picture on the menu and is very watery for a smoothie. When asking the associate why isn’t there fruit on top of my drink that is clearly showcased on the menu with fruit on top, she stated “oh it’s just a picture we don’t put anything on top”. Therefore this statement lets me know they false advertise what your drink should look like and give you the total opposite. Unfortunately this is very disappointing and I won’t be returning. Below is the drink I received vs. what is advertised on their menu and Facebook. Not the same drink or presentation which can be viewed as faster advertisement …very...