Crema's Take
“Pom Pom specializes in large-format bubble teas and creative drinks with an aesthetic borrowed from Japanese and Korean cafes, but the execution is deeply inconsistent. Reviews consistently flag poorly trained staff, watery or overly sweet drinks that don't taste like much, and service that ranges from genuinely warm to genuinely cold—so you're rolling the dice on whether you'll get a smooth Hokkaido milk tea or an undrinkable one. The tiny seating area (basically two beanbags and a corner table) and sub-4.0 rating suggest this is worth skipping unless you're specifically in the neighborhood and want to take your drink elsewhere.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →As a European tourist there I was amazed of the sizes of the bubble teas there, sweet and delicious too!
Always unfriendly, milk tea is low quality and never has good flavor. The workers need to be trained for making drinks and respecting customers. Threw my drink away because it was too warm the ice melted and made it watery.
Waste of $15!! Ordered two large Hokkaido milk teas and they were both watery and tastes like nothing. The service is always minimal even though we still tip, no greetings and no talking at all, we said hello, thank you, and the previous time I came with a different friend the…
Wonderful atmosphere and very helpful staff. Tried the Hokkaido tea and it was really smooth and tasty! A welcome addition to the area and will be returning for sure. Update: Wanted to add on that service and great tasting drinks continue to be amazing each time I return!!
Many delicious items on the menu akin to similar shops in Japan or South Korea. It would be nice, however, if there were more seating options than two large beanbags and one tiny table against the wall. Otherwise it is a fun place to visit if one is willing to pay a little more.
Crema Reviews
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