Joyu Tea & Coffee — Restaurant in Virginia Beach

I am in love with this place. I've genuinely been 4 times in one weekend. It's now my regular place. When I first came inside I went early, so that fresh smell of tea and things brewing hit my nose as soon as I walked in. The place is very quiet, and minimal but cute. Just how I like it. I'm a tea girl, and I love a good tea...I love variety even more. In a place where they open 5 coffee shops a week, it's nice to find a good place doing tea well, and putting just as much emphasis on tea as they do coffee. I've been going through their signature teas, while my boyfriend loves the iced americano. It's his go to at this point. I love the honey mango drink, as well as the lychee tea. Honestly, I haven't had a drink that wasn't delicious yet. I truly enjoy how they incorporate fresh fruit, and ingredients. If you're looking for a fresh and very sweet drink I'd do the honey mango tea. It has that sweet syrupy fresh honey in it mixed with fresh pieces of mango. It makes the tea so refreshing in more ways than one. If you're going for something a little stronger but just as sweet they have a moonlight lychee drink that's just the bees knees okay? I plan on trying the Joyu berry drink next. Even the Vietnamese coffee was just my speed. Full bodied, smooth, but so damn strong!!! Had me wired all day on a small LOL. All in all it's a very lovely place to get a yummy tea. Especially it you need a nice quiet moment. I actually enjoy sitting in their place drinking my tea. It's very quiet, the music is not loud, and the decor is very comforting. l've been in many drink places that are so overwhelming to me and just truly a sensory overload…..this place is just my speed. Make sure to ask for a card to get stamped!!!! The first stamp alone you get a discount! Get them all, and you get a free drink. Working on...

I was excited to try this place with my son. The restaurant itself is bright, clean, and tidy, with great music and an easy, user-friendly way to order. I also liked that they offer a drink-and-pastry combo, and the pastry I tried was decent.

Unfortunately, the biggest downfall—and the reason I likely won’t return—is the staff. The girl cashier was very unfriendly. While my son was ordering at the kiosk, I stood at the counter looking over the menu. She looked at me several times but never greeted me, offered help, or made a suggestion. It felt unwelcoming, as if customers weren’t worth the effort.

On the other hand, the guy preparing drinks was somewhat polite. I even heard him greet another customer who walked in, and he told us goodbye when we left, which I appreciated. My coffee itself wasn’t anything special, though my son enjoyed his two drinks. Still, good drinks and a pastry combo aren’t enough to make up for poor customer service. A little friendliness goes a long way, and honestly, the guy preparing drinks showed more hospitality in one moment than the cashier did the...

Amazing! The interior might seem mediocre but the boba drinks and the croffle wowed my expectations! Now I may not be sure of the best boba spots in the 757 but in my opinion I got to hand it to them winning on the croffle and having a lot of coffee options on their menu. I got a freshly hot croffle with taro whipped cream and bananas. The drizzle of sweetened condensed milk made this breakfast waffle turn into a spectacular dessert.

The avocado joyu was creamy yet light and the brown sugar boba complemented the creamy avocado shake. My husband ordered the taro cloudy with brown sugar boba. The coffee was nice and strong but the taro flavor was still distinct enough in taste.

The service was good, but understandably knowing their was a wait with a whole lot of customers coming in.. with only two available workers.

I will come again. Hands down the taro croffle and I will meet again. I know there is a lot of boba drinks I haven't tried yet. I have to go back for several rounds...