Milktea Way
956 Story Rd, San Jose, CA
Crema's Take
“Milktea Way is a welcoming newcomer that's mastered the art of customizable milk teas, letting you dial in sweetness levels and choose from creative toppings like salted cheese foam and Vietnamese-style cheese balls. Their focused menu skips the overwhelming options in favor of quality execution, with beautifully presented drinks that taste as good as they look, making it equally ideal for a quick grab or a slower afternoon sit. The friendly staff and warm atmosphere have earned them a devoted following in just three months, proving that thoughtful craftsmanship beats novelty every time.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Ordered the Green Rice Jasmine Milk Tea with Salted Cheese Foam 75% sweetness and added boba for $8.20 total after taxes. The difference between the salted foam and the salted cheese foam is that the salted foam is just cream and salt whereas the salted cheese has actual cheddar cheese in it. Regardless, the salted cheese foam just tasted like any other normal salted foam to me. It didn't have a distinct cheese flavor but the bright yellow color gave a nice contrast to the green rice in the drink which was fun and of course delicious! The green rice tasted like pounded sticky rice. It was lined on the outer edges of the cup, so be sure to use your straw to push the rice down to actually be able to get more chunks of it while you drink. I really liked the contrasting textures of the boba and the rice mixed in with the creaminess of the foam. 75% was not too sweet but I think I'll do 100% sweetness next time because the salted cheese foam was so creamy that it diluted the jasmine milk tea a little. The jasmine was fragant though. The boba here is SO GOOD! Perfectly chewy, nicely coated in honey, very addicting! The service was good, I'm definitely coming back.
Warm and welcoming cafe known for their selection of milk teas. They don't have a wide menu, but their teas are quite good. Boba could be a little chewier, but that's just my preference. 50% was rather nice and not too sweet. Staff are very friendly, they have a clean seating area, and games for people while waiting, although you won't really be waiting long, since they make their drinks really fast. Apparently, they also have some fun specialty drinks I'll need to try in the future!
This place has only been open for about three months, but they’re already doing a great job. The drinks are very good, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is perfect for a quick meet-up, whether you’re grabbing a drink with friends or just stopping by to relax. Definitely worth checking out!
First time at Milk Tea Way, and I love it! I didn’t go for the regular sweetness. I asked for 75%, and it turned out just right. The presentation looks great, and the taste is perfect for me. Definitely coming back!
This was my first time trying Vietnamese bubble tea, and I was pleasantly surprised! They offer unique Vietnamese-style toppings that I haven’t seen elsewhere. I especially recommend the Cheese Ball — it was my first time having cheese as a topping in boba tea, and it turned out to be delicious. The shop itself is bright, clean, and welcoming. The staff were very helpful in explaining the options, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking to try something new and tasty.
Crema Reviews
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