Yes, yes, yes! My first visit on a hohum Monday was just what I needed. I visited at lunch time 12, the server was soo pleasant. I mean she was patient, answered my questions and provided great information. So right there thats a plus. Now the Boba, luv'd it! Caramel milk tea with boba and coffee jelly. Yummy! Next was the Butter crumble toast, perfect for a midday meal. Lightly sweet and very fresh tasting. I also got a piece of Taro cake, because it looked so pretty and purple. Absolutely delicious. My new go to place close to home and work.
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Kady W.
Cute shop with awesome teas! I stopped by on a chilly night so I opted for an earl grey latte. My bf got a fruit smoothie with boba. We also grabbed a lemon dessert to go for a late night sweet treat. Waiting was awkward since there were 2 employees, but only 1 employee was making drinks. Normally, that wouldn't bother me, but 6 people were waiting for drinks while the other employee was idly standing around watching. Nonetheless, our drinks and dessert were delicious and what we needed. If you are a frequent patron. then don't forget to get one of their punch cards!
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Andi E.
I guess I don't get it. There was one woman in line in front of me and I waited for over 7 minutes for him to make her drink. I ordered their coffee mocha blended drink and the kid was so confused by what I asked for and again waited about 6 minutes while he figured out what he was doing. As I began watching him make the drink I saw him out in what looked like espresso but wasn't, a little flavored syrup, a lot of what looked like saliva in a squeeze bottle and some ice. Promptly threw it away after first sip. Nothing sucks more than $5 minimum on ATM card purchases.
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Maria B.
Aroma Corner is the best place to find boba tea. If I have errands, I will make it a point to drop by and get a drink... even if it's not on the way to wherever I have to go. Their seaweed cookies, green tea cookies, and tuna salad sandwiches are delicious (and my favorites). I really like how I can try a new flavor combination every time I go there, but my favorite is rose oolong with boba. The tables are always clean and the staff is always friendly!
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Richard P.
I am originally from Vancouver, BC and boba tea shops have been around in Vancouver for years. I've even tried it a few times. But I never fully appreciate boba tea until I tried Aroma Corner's boba. My wife, who is from Taiwan originally, introduced me to Aroma Corner. She said I had to try their boba, which I told her that I've had plenty of boba tea before and they are just "ok". She said something to the effect of, "not like these you haven't!" I probably retorted with some smart remarks. But she was right... not like those ones at Aroma Corner. The boba tea I tried before from any fast food or any 'side menu' in a restaurant are usually very sweet, lack of any real 'tea' flavor, with boba that are either really hard or too soft. So in my mind, boba tea is sugared water with artificial flavors and some oversized hard or mushy tapioca on the bottom. Well, my first real cup of boba tea taught me a big lesson. You can ask for reduced amount of syrup to your liking. The quality of their black tea shines through and not overshadowed by the sweetness. So you are drinking sweet tea and not sugar water. The boba, when done right, is nicely soft and chewy. Not soft mushy or hard as rock. My wife and I have visited Aroma Corner for years and have tried almost all (if not all) of their menu and dessert items. And we have never been disappointed. Their desserts are never overly sweet nor too heavy. I especially love their salted lemon cake and in the rare cold weather, order a cup of their hot ginger milk tea. I should have written a stellar review on them years ago. This is long overdue.
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Nick S.
My friend brought me here for a quick lunch break. I was skeptical about it (as i am with everything she suggests). But i went and i actually loved it. I bought a pina colada smoothie first. But it was so hot i bought a strawberry juice drink. Both were delicious and i cant wait to go back and try something different.
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Tamiko B.
I have been to Aroma Corner before but never reviewed. My recent visit was to grab lunch and study for awhile as I remember it being very quiet during my previous visits. I am always entranced by the dessert display case and could not resist ordering several desserts to take home and share with my husband. Much to my dismay, the cafe now plays top 40 music in the background at a volume that is not conducive to reading/studying, so I resolved to just eat lunch there and count it as a study break instead of a study session. The staff is always friendly and helpful and this visit was no exception. The establishment is clean and cozy and I enjoyed my sandwich + drink combo that came with my choice of pastry. I chose the tuna sandwich with the hazelnut milk tea (no boba) and the black sesame cookies. From the items I chose to take home, the Oreo cheesecake was the most delicious and my husband and I were fighting for the last bite. Everything was delicious and I love that Asian desserts are not as sweet as Western desserts. I would definitely recommend Aroma Corner for people with a sweet tooth who don't want too much sugar and also have a flare for a little exoticism with their food and beverage.
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Nick L.
Best Boba in the area. I have gotten milk tea before a few times around town but never as fresh and good as the tea here. The boba is also amazing! I have been here multiple times since I found out about it. Their deserts are really good as the only negative is they don't take cards unless you spend over 5 dollars, which can be annoying. And their deserts are a little pricey. But again on the positive they hand dozens of flavors and offer it, frozen, iced, hot.
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Phuong L.
I always get the green tea with boba no milk.
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Kaneil Smith S.
I was in the vicinity of Aroma Corner and was feeling a bit adventurous. Good enough reason to try it out along with the yelp reviews. I ordered a piña colada smoothie with the boba. I just asked the girl at the rigid tee to give me whatever is her favorite (since I had no clue what was what) she suggested the breakfast wrap with egg, cheese and dried pork. I can't say I liked it but I respected the food. It wasnt bad food it is just not my thing. The wrap had a mix off sweet and savory that I didn't like too much. I also ordered a little cake thingy (see pics) it was really good albeit small. Nice and fluffy with cream inside. The smoothie was good but I now know that I do t like those little boba that much. After a while I just got tired of sucking them up in my straw. The ambience of Aroma Corner is bright and clean and relaxed so that's a plus. Service was also pretty good. I might go back but I'm not compelled by my taste buds at the moment.
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Jamie D.
My favorite coffee spot in Jax. The service is usually friendly and the coffee spot on. Sandwiches are always fresh if you're there for lunch. Recommended to check this spot out!
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Millie D.
Love going here. Quiet little cafe, staff very welcoming. Their breakfast wraps are delicious. Lots of flavors to choose for boba and teas.
(5)
Janice J.
I wish there was more of this place in Jacksonville... I'm a fan of Honeyboba in L.A. and this is the closest thing to it..
(5)
Vanessa T.
Aroma Corner is my go to spot for Boba Tea, and a snack....it is a more eclectic menu ...with a huge selection of different drinks to get, so many options on the flavors, additions (boba, jelly), coffe, tea, icees, smoothies...tons of drink options! They also have a few food items, asian wraps, bubble toast, crumble toast, sandwiches, these are kinda smaller items, and make a great lunch. Then they have a great selection of desserts! So many unique things to try, I love coming in and trying new things! :) They also recently started making macaroons and they were very yum! And the prices are very affordable: Boba tea, wrap, and 2 macaroons $10!
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Bristy R.
Love this place. It's quiet and small. They always have new goodies to try like the half danish cheesecake and oreo mousse or seaweed cookies. Also so many options from milk tea , frappe, flavored tea, and new specials !
(4)
anthony m.
Best Taro in Jville, hands down. Taro wheel, delicious. Taro Boba, delicious. Taro mousse, delicious. Stop what you doing and drive here now.
(5)
Emily T.
Was passing by and saw this boba tea place. Decided to get a black tea boba tea. It was refreshingly tasty! Just enough sweetness. They also have a selection of colorful bakery items. Great place to stop
(4)
Alison S.
I'm very happy I stumbled upon this place! Their frozen drinks are amazing. The taro is the most popular flavor, but I like the cookies and cream
(5)
Kelly C.
I love this place, probably cuz it reminds me of boba places back home. But actually, it's better cuz they have desserts and food and shaved ice and you can customize your boba and if you don't like boba you can get coffee or tea. I wish I lived closer, I'd be here always. And the people who work here are always nice, which is always a plus. Dessert-wise, it's stuff you just won't find normally. And it changes from time to time. For example, today they have Rose Tea Mousse and Taro Mousse and Mont Blanc and Salted Lemon Cheesecake. What the heck, one of each please!!!! I feel bad cuz it's pretty empty in here every time I come, but that's cuz the decor is just not very hip and its location isn't the best. I really hope more people hear about this place cuz they should stay open forever and ever! Or at least as long as I live here.
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Leah A.
I've been meaning to try Aroma Corner for some time now. This time around, I went for their cappuccino and a coconut creme cake. My mom ordered the Ube/Taro Boba and a slice of cream cheese mousse. We shared our goodies with each other and the beverages were pretty good. The desserts were OK. The desserts we chose were mostly flavored whipped cream and very little of anything else. Although unique to most desserts offered in Jax, not mind-blowing. Some of the tea cookies were $1 each which is a little steep for a small biscuit. Currently, they do offer the Mont Blanc (Italian dessert) and I probably should have ordered that as it's not something that I would naturally whip up at home. Maybe next time.... The service was unremarkable. The cluster of menu items on the wall can be somewhat overwhelming so as a first timer, the staff could be a little bit more forthcoming when explaining the options and prices. Really confusing. Overall, this place is promising. I may have to try some other things on the menu and possibly get a better feel. They do offer a loyalty card if you frequent this place a lot. All you have to do is ask, but it should be offered when ordering. We spent about $20 on this trip just on two drinks and some sweet fluff.
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Matt M.
My daughter and I used to sneak off and get our boba tea fix on Sunday's when the rest of the family was napping. Since we moved out of the area, we rarely go back. However, I had to take her to early church and started searching Yelp to find a spot to eat breakfast. Low and behold Aroma Corner was the highest rated breakfast spot on the list. After reading some of the reviews and tips I decided on a pork/lettuce/egg salad sandwich that really worked. I was thrown off by it being pre-made and wrapped like a Dandee sandwich from my youth, but the flavored were amazing. Ordering the Explosion brought some quizzical looks from my server, but Yelpers said it was not to be missed no matter what time of day, so I was in. I was not disappointed, the mixture of fruit, ice, ice cream and boba was really delicious and while I did not eat the entire thing, but I did get down through all the layers. There are a few issues that kind of present themselves for Aroma Corner. First the neighborhood, when I drove up there were two guys sitting in cafeteria chairs in the middle of the parking lot. Not sure why, although I think they were at the nearby laundry but it was odd. Finally service is not swift, because each dish is made individually, and sometimes language is a challenge, but overall it is a great experience and the flavors are fabulous.
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Megan R.
HORRRRRIBLE. Definitely not coffee. The frappe version of coffee they have tastes like blended up ice and sugar water. No milk - aka not a frap. The iced coffee has so much sugar in it that it's basically sugary milk, the complete opposite. Both are served in boba tea-type cups, soooo I don't really know what that's about, but I know one thing: I don't like any of it.
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Chloe V.
Been here lots of time while I lived in Jax & also the 1 on beach, awesome smoothies & best boba in Jax. Came here to get a delicious passion fruit smoothie before I flew out to California, drove ALL the way from Normandy Blvd since the hours on Google said had listed they were open til 11:30.. Arrived & they closed at 8:30... Then Yelp says they closed at 7:30.... -_-
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Elizabeth M.
As usual, I found myself craving boba and even though it had been a while since I've been here I'm happy to see that they still hav good prices and good quality drinks, breads and cookies. Went in with my husband and daughter and I didn't feel bad about buying up their $1 cookie packs, Quite tasty! Taro smoothie was nice and creamy along with the pineapple boba smoothie. Service was quick and polite. Hope y'all enjoy aroma corner as much as me :-)
Michelle and her family have done a great job with AC. Its even updated in the last 5 years! The desserts and food are delicious! Try it all and order a cake for your next special occasion. My personal favs are: hot honey black tea, cappuccino sweetened, ham egg and cheese wrap, butter crumble toast with raisins, any flavor iced or frozen tea with boba (watch out-the rose has rose hips!) and taramisu!
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Mrs. Marisol R.
Want to amaze your friends with the best cream puffs they have ever had? Then come here. Many cream puffs have an off flavor reminiscent of the interior of a refrigerator. These do not! No! These are flaky, delightful cream puffs that make everyone ask... "Where did you get these??" Delicious little tea cookies. I have also had their breakfast, which I prefer without cheese. very tasty. But nothing like what I have ever had. The cold noodle salad with chicken is tasty. It could use some cilantro though. It comes with three little containers of sauce & seasoning that apparently can not be combined until the moment of consumption. These sustained me through many all day study sessions. The Boba is very good. The tapioca pearls are firm and silky. I wish they had avocado though... Service has always been friendly.
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Anissa D.
Such a great place to meet friends and enjoy a boba! All that I've had (boba, coffee, + a few of their dessert options) have been great! I think it is worth a visit. I've visited both locations and my experiences at both were great! The ladies were helpful and sweet.
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Kathy C.
I noticed that Aroma Corner recently updated their original location so that it now has a younger, more vibrant feel. It was refreshing, knowing how difficult it is for small businesses to continue to invest in themselves. Due to the new location opening, I see more new faces at both locations. Given the recent colder weather, I am addicted to their ginger milk tea. Nothing like a cup of hot gingerly and semi-sweet tea and a nice slice of delicious cake, chit chat with family and/or friends in a friendly cafe. I love Aroma Corner...
(5)
Lea A.
The variety of concoctions are mouthwatering! From the Bobas and desserts, you will be intrigued with the selections. This is the closest spot you'll find if you'll compare it to LA (Chinatown). The staff is very friendly and service is on point.
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Deprina G.
First of All I love you Aroma corner. I tried this place for the first time because I recently became a bubble tea lover. but this place is on a whole other level. They put jelly and bubbles and fruit all in your drink. This summer all Bubble tea smoothies were 50% I actually ordered four. Check out my pics soo good You must try this place. Even the Bacon egg and cheese bagel was good. I forgot to mention the Bathroom in this place is the most amazing rest room I had ever seen in my life... Like I could have shed a tear. lol
(5)
Sayaka B.
if you don't like too sweet American cakes, you shod try this place. delicately sweet cakes which reminds me of my country. I didn't try bobba but cakes were so good! hope was little bit cheaper.
(4)
Courtney Z.
Great boba tea! I was in the area and decided to stop by. I got a taro milk tea with boba. That's usually my go to flavor when getting boba. I will definitely be back to try other drinks and desserts. The staff was very friendly and helpful!
(4)
Andrea R.
What started out as a pleasant experience worthy of a 4-star rating quickly became a disappointing situation not even worth one star. Let me explain. I had the turkey wrap (it was like stir fry in a crepe) - it was great. I had the taro milk tea - it was also great. I had the black forest cake - it was not so great, but decent nonetheless. All in all, I can't deny that the food here is delicious and worth returning to. But what happened in the last five minutes that I spent in here left a horrible, disgusting taste in my mouth, an incident I shall call "Taro Gate." To recap: After my meal, I decided to order two taro milk teas to go. The lady asked me to clarify what type of drink I wanted, so I said "milk tea" to let her know that I wanted a taro milk tea, not a taro smoothie or some other drink preparation. She clarified what I ordered and I nodded, though I admittedly did not understand or hear entirely what she said. My drinks did not come out purple so I knew for sure they were not taro. I told the lady this and she proceeded to tell me that she clarified my order with me and all I kept saying was "milk tea" therefore that's what I received (plain milk tea). I explained to her that I was clarifying what preparation I wanted. Without saying a word she made it crystal clear that she was not about to fix my order and I was stuck with the plain milk teas. I am not going to rehash how the rest of the conversation went down, but at some point we established that 1) it was not my fault, 2) it was not her fault, and 3) it was a misunderstanding, but 4) I was still stuck with the plain milk teas. She also would not give me a refund, big surprise. Somewhere along the line she tried convincing me that the plain milk teas are very delicious and that I would like them. (I don't doubt that, lady, but that's not what I wanted.) She then ever so kindly offered to re-make the taro teas for me (a-ha! we were getting somewhere) AT HALF PRICE. She was entirely missing the point and there was no convincing this woman. Defeated, I took the plain milk teas and left, but not without declaring that I would not be returning (lame and cliched, I know). I struggle on putting this local small business on blast, but they need to rethink their business practices and recognize the value of repeat customers, especially customers with big mouths (and bellies) like me. It was a $3 milk tea, people, I wasn't trying to send back a steak dinner.
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Michael W.
The Taro Boba Tea is wonderful and the hot Caramel Macchiate Espresso drink was good.
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Jay L.
Ah the vaunted 5 Yelp Stars... I hold it back, only to be used for good and never evil. Here I use it with no reservations, no doubt. This place is the real deal. Authentic, Taiwanese/Chinese Boba/Pearl Tea. It's a brother/sister business and actually pretty cute. The make the tea there, on the spot, without mixes. The boba is soft and chewy. Really, it rivals the best places I know of in California. The sister is the baker and she makes all these really good, light Asian style pastries and cakes. I love the Mango Mousse one. The Green Tea cake is also good. I've had the cookies and the brown sugar cake too, but they aren't my faves. The butter crumble toast gets it's own sentence and line. It's awesome. I know most Jacksonvillians don't know what this is. Some of the things might be an acquired taste too. But if you like ice tea, hot tea or coffee at all, you will find something good here. I love it and I go back all the time.
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Katie C.
I'll start my review of the Yelp hit Aroma Corner by admitting that I didn't try the boba teas or the breakfast, which are the most popular items with other reviewers. I stopped in yesterday to the Baymeadows location just past Phillips Highway if you're coming from I-95. The decor was inviting and very clean, with fun touches like christmas lights and laughing Buddha statues. After a few minutes of deliberation I decided on the Great Chicken Wrap. When it came out a few minutes later I was immediately pleased by the look of it. Resembling a giant spring roll, and topped with an eel-like sauce, the wrap looked like a Great sandwich, indeed. The flavors, texture and warmth were just like a yummy egg roll, too! I scarfed it down, taking the last two bites to go for later. I left satisfied but not blown away. The chicken was a little tasteless and undercooked, but overall I still really liked the meal. It's very convenient for me to pop over to this location on my lunch break so I'll be back to try more menu items in the future!
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Patty B.
The best Boba Tea in town. Love Aroma Corner on Baymeadown. avocado smoothie is my favorite. The service is nice. Restroom is clean. Nice for hangout and meeting.
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Amanda J.
Lovely little treats with teas, boba teas and jellies, shaved ices and delish sandwiches/wraps. The jasmine milk/boba tea with the tapioca pearls is where it's at! And the seaweed cookies!
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Evy F.
This place haven't disappoint me yet except that one time I got a taro mousse cake that was smaller than what I usually get and I felt jipped. It's hard trying new things there because everything is so good and I didn't want to be disappointed if I tried something new and didn't like it, but that hasn't happened yet. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is like a cool hangout place with bright green and blue colors, somewhat like an ice cream parlor. They also make cakes too!
(5)
Ruby A.
I wish this place wasn't so far away... I love their boba teas and their desserts... I've already made special trips out here, but gosh darn those rising gas prices that are keeping me at the beach! :P
(4)
Steve B.
My wife just recently introduced me to Aroma Corner and it's awesome! I'm a big fan of boba smoothies and theirs are fantastic. I got the pineapple smoothie with boba. The flavor was really great, not too sweat or acidic and their boba is really great - soft and chewy. My wife got the taro milk tea with boba. I sampled a little bit of that and it was DELICIOUS. The flavor is smooth, nutty, and smokey. I'm definitely getting that the next time we go. Price is a little high for the size, but everything is made fresh to order. Highly recommend and will absolutely be returning for more!
(4)
Marjie C.
Cute bakery shop. It's hard to find a really good coconut flavor boba - but I found it! Literally been here 5 times in one week since I first tried it. I'll probably buy my mom's birthday cake here.
(5)
Amy Y.
Aroma corner is a spacious place to hang out, have a chat, have quick bite or meet up with friends, enjoy tea and cakes or ALL THE ABOVE in the same visit. I have a few favorites from Aroma from 3 separate categories: savory, sweet and drinks. Savory food: My favorites from Aroma is the breakfast wraps and the shredded pork and egg sandwich (its part of the secret menu, ask for it!). The breakfast wrap's always just the right doneness with the perfect thin pancake and the right amount of ingredients- it never lasted long once it arrived at the table. Then the shredded pork and egg sandwich, I must have ordered this more than 6 times in the duration of less than 3 weeks and every single time, the egg is fried just perfectly with the yoke not over done & along with Michelle's mayo that she whips up the old fashioned way- this sandwich is just perfect. Sweet: My two favorites are taro cake and chocolate hazelnut. Although I'm sure once summer hits, the shaved ice would climb right to the top of the list with their lovely asian ingredients like red beans. Drinks: Taro taro taro. Jack at the counter may not have the brightest smile for you when you walk in, but you can be darn sure the man has pride for the quality ingredients he puts in every cup of the drink. Try Taro smoothie, no sweet with boba (which is cooked to perfection as well)
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Liz L.
WORST SERVICE EVER! I like to support local business and this is why I would drive an extra 5-10 min passing Starbucks to this cafe but they have completely lost my business today! They made my order completely wrong and when I asked if they could fix my order. They told me I would have to pay for another drink. The compensate my drink by telling me to purchase another one. Plus, when I was there they keep on insisting that I have order my drink wrong. Even the owner stated "we pick this green tea if you didn't mention matcha". I don't thinks it's my fault if they pick my tea for me, if they have more then 1 type of green teas. They should ask their customers which type they would like in their drink. Most people don't know the entire menu, and they should clarify before making the decision for them. And also they never added extra bobas in my drink when I order and yet they stills tells me it's my fault. In concision, I don't have time to argues with the bad attitude business owner for a drink that was made wrong, for them to tells me it's my fault and that I needed to repurchase a $6 cup of tea. Thanks but no thanks. Please, learn some customer services.
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Jon S.
3.5 stars. Not a boba tea fan (yet), but am a fan of the service. The owner personally came out to chat and inquired how I liked her products. That's always worth something in my book This is definitely a unique shop. Owner (who's Taiwanese) uses Chinese ingredients to make her products in-house. All natural teas and all natural baked goods. I tried the sweet buttermilk toast for memories of a past trip. Good, but not great. I like the shop, but the vibe is still a bit - unique. You can't come here to study. You come her for a drink and to enjoy a pastry over a chat. Bright colors all around make this a happy-go-lucky type of stopover. More loud than quiet here, but the crowds came in spurts only.
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Monica S.
What a great place!! The super friendly couple that own this spot explained that their Boba Tea was not created from a powder, but was made from imported teas!! The Strawberry Boba Smoothie was terrific here. YUM!!! And I found myself completely entranced by the dessert case after I sat down to enjoy some down time before work. I must have been staring, (or drooling) noticeably, because one of the owners came out with a sample of the Asian Lemon Cake for me to try.... Ummm, let me just say, Wow!...Wow!...Wow! The texture was like Tiramisu but with more of the acidic flavor of lemon. It was homemade, as all the deserts are, and utterly delicious! Breakfast is served here so if you work in the Baymeadows/Southside area you must give this place a shot before work or for lunch.
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Steve T.
As a California native with picky tastes, I will go on the record to say I'm a huge fan of this place. Authentic milk tea made with real ingredients and not powder. Delicious pastries and breakfast made from scratch. No pre-frozen stuff here. Worth the money. Handy tip: if you want a more authentic tasting boba milk tea, ask for less sugar. A rare gem in Jacksonville. If you're Asian, you need to come and enjoy the goodness. If you're not, you STILL need to come. Discover the goodness if you haven't already :-)
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Paul H.
Cakes are great. Just like asian bakery. Didn't have the wraps but will try next time. Loved the cream cheese cake.
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Abby V.
Whenever I pay my rent, I take the opportunity to come here to order some boba smoothies and partake of the fabulous cakes. My go-to drink is always the taro boba smoothie, but I've tasted the strawberry (so good) too. I've had their Boston cream cake-which seems more like a strawberry shortcake to me-and it was delicious. But my all time favorites are their mousse cakes: they usually have the taro, mango and honey dew available. It doesn't matter which flavor you order, they're are all delicious and worth the drive and price for them. This place is a monthly treat that I look forward to!
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Edward J.
Best boba tea I've had in years. Other far out French influenced Chinese desserts and cakes. The staff was super awesome and they wrapped our cakes up with some extra cooling for the long ride home. The dessert choices here are awesome, don't miss it.
(5)
Cathy M.
Had a Lychee w/ boba tea, and it was delish. If I lived in Jacksonville, I would be a regular...
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Diana M.
love love love thier boba!
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Clarissa D.
I absolutely love this place! My husband and I come here as often as we are able. This is the best boba I have ever had and I've had a lot of it from many different places! The tapioca balls are a PERFECT consistency - not too gummy or hard, but not overly soft. Perfect chewiness! Even if you don't like boba, the milk teas are excellent. I really love the coconut milk tea and hazelnut milk tea. I've tried the rose milk tea and earl grey milk tea; and both are good, too. My husband loves, LOVES the mango smoothie! It is so yummy! They use fresh fruit for it which is probably why it is so good. We've also tried the shaved ice (strawberry and mango flavors). The strawberry was a little sweet, but still good. Mango was just right (we really like mango, I guess). We've also tried a few of the desserts there. I can't remember everything we've tried, but I remember them being good. They aren't sickeningly sweet yet still tasty. We had the butter crumble toast which was AMAZING! You will not regret ordering this! And my husband tried a noodle thing which was really good. He really liked it. The place has a nice atmosphere to hang out in. It's always clean. The 2 ladies and 1 man that I've met that work there are really nice and very welcoming. They are all very helpful and so willing to answer any questions about anything they serve. All in all, an excellent place!
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Peter O.
This is the best place to get Boba Tea. Most places call it "bubble tea" but this place is legit and authentic. The owner is from Taiwan, where the whole craze started. She always has deliveries of authentic chinese teas coming into the store. As others have posted, no powders here. They also have great coffee drinks and pastries. I've been coming here for the last 3-4 years and it is a usual spot to go on the weekend for me and the family. The owner just opened a new location off of Beach Boulevard and expanded the menu. My wife tried the Lychee drink and said it was excellent. My favorite two drinks: Honey Black Tea no milk with Tea Jelly and Caramel Macchiato Frappe with Coffee Jelly. You won't be disappointed!
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Diane H.
I love this little place...it's so close to work and everyone is so kind. The food is great. Love the smoothies, milk and boba teas- Everything is fresh and made from scratch....love this place. I'm there 1- 2 times a week.
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Jen G.
We've been coming here since we moved down here. We always worried it wouldn't be there if we didn't visit it for a long period of time and am happy to see that it has been doing well all these years. I love love LOVE their jasmine milk tea with tea jelly and am happy that they opened a second location, closer to where we live, on Beach Blvd.
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Robert C.
Wow. Really damned good. Hidden in a suburban strip mall, I never would've found this place without Yelp. Although I was initially skeptical about the five-star average rating, my boba milk tea ($3.25) and slice of cream cheese mousse cake quickly did away with any such doubts. Let me tell you, this stuff was absolutely fantastic. Really good milk tea, brewed and not from powder, with perfectly chewy pearls that were neither undercooked nor overcooked. And a wide selection of deliciously light desserts. I usually don't frequent Asian bakeries and cafes, but I'll have to admit, I'd change my mind if lived anywhere near this place. Great service, too.
(5)
Nicole E.
Awesome place here in Jacksonville, just wish there was more of them. The only downfall is driving 15-30 minutes out of my way for a Boba Tea. Need more locations!!!
(4)
Hamsa R.
The best boba tea place I have found in any city in Florida and we're lucky enough to have it in Jacksonville. I go everyday because I love it so much! My favorite drink is the hazelnut milk tea but anything is great. Definitely try all the homemade cakes; they're beyond delicious and well worth the price splurging on! There's free wi-fi just type in the phone number with area code, and Michelle and the rest of the staff are so nice and willing to help :)
(5)
Andrew C.
Visit Date: 03.13.2010 So this is the other bubble tea place in Jax (the other being Boba Blends) that I've heard of but have never been to until recently. It's good stuff, and relatively cheaper than Lollicup in Gainesville (by at least $1). Too bad their bubble tea only comes in the regular (16 oz) size, but I guess that's a good thing to limit my sugar consumption. They also make Asian cakes, which is a plus. They're the only ones in Jax that I know of to do so.
(5)
Laurie D.
I am pretty obsessed with tea and I am so happy to have found Aroma Corner. I've always loved Boba Tea, but have never found a reliable place in Jax to get it. So, I was super excited to try Aroma's Boba Tea. It was delicious! I also had to order some pastries since, I've been denied my pastry fix with the closing of Bakery Moderne:(. I've tried more pastries than Boba Teas, and my favorite has to be Aroma Corner's cream puff. Their cream puff might be the best I've ever had. It melted in my mouth and had not a hint of chewiness. My next favorite is the Taro Mousse it is a light, refreshing dessert. I also really like the Earl Gray Mousse, but it was a little more sophisticated and not on the sweet side. I bought my coworkers a bag of seaweed cookies, but these were not a hit! I think the seaweed cookies are the one thing I would not buy again. Everyone at Aroma Corner has been super helpful and friendly each visit.
(5)
Ashish G.
I'm from the DC area so I've had great bubble tea before but this place is the BEST. They use real quality tea to make the drink. Bubbles are a good solid texture. I got the honeycomb cake as a side and it too was delicious.
(5)
Matthew B.
I had the pork egg and cheese wrap and a hot vanilla latte for breakfast. The wrap was not what I expected, it was BETTER than that. :) I will absolutely return and tell my friends about this place!
(5)
Jake S.
this is the best boba tea i have ever had in my life!!!!!! and i have been everywhere from chicago to miami hope it has more franchises
(5)
Marie A.
This place is beyond lovely! The staff are always friendly and it's super clean. Not to mention, the sweet treats and boba teas are absolutely amazing! The prices are reasonable since everything is really high-quality and they offer stamp cards so you can earn free boba tea. Love, love, love!
(5)
Lynn J.
Everytime I am remotely close to Mandarin I've got to stop by. I think I've tried every drink from A-Z and I've never been disappointed. The pina colada smoothie with boba is awesome, and I like the mint coffee as well. I've not tried any of the pastries before, but I'll fix that next visit.
(5)
Tracy B.
I went back to Aroma Corner to finally try another drink besides the typical boba smoothies I normally get. I kept seeing reviewers talk about the Taro Milk Tea. I decided to finally go for it and the minute I took a sip, I completely understood what the hype was all about. Every sip I took, I kept saying "what does this taste like?? I don't know what it is, but it's so damn good." Before I knew it, I was completely done with my 16 oz drink. The milk tea is creamy and refreshing. I opted for no boba this time as I really wanted to pay attention to the Taro flavor. It's almost nutty tasting and chocked full of awesomeness. That's the only description I can give. I think it's going to be my new favorite drink here!
(5)
Bethany Z.
Don't be fooled by the tiny illogical parking lot and dingy looking shopping area that this place makes worth revisiting over and over. Aroma Corner is a quaint, impeccably decorated little shop and is one of my favorite places to eat at in Jacksonville.
(5)
Prof J.
Excellent boba tea. But needs more selection. Cream puffs r delish. A bit expensive, but good. i Like the cozy Asian deli atmosphere.
(3)
mary l.
I love this place. I am a total boba aficionado and have had boba all over this country and and Taiwan (I'm Taiwanese). This place rivals any of them. The tea is fresh, not powder, and they use real cream, not chemically non-dairy creamer. The bobas are perfectly cooked. The desserts are awesome and the staff is super nice. I love love love this place and wish they would come to Austin! It is literally the ONLY thing I miss about Jacksonville.
(5)
Julie G.
We just moved to Jacksonville a week ago, and we've already been to Aroma Corner 3x in that week. They serve the best boba tea I've ever had. They just opened their "new" menu this week, which includes cold noodle/tea/cookie and wrap/tea/cookie combos. I'm still testing the desserts to find which I like best (the coffee/almond cookies are good, and I like the taro mousse). I love, love, love the coconut milk tea (with boba pearls, or I had pineapple jelly today, which was also fab). I think we'll have our punch card filled in the coming week at the rate we're visiting this place!
(5)
Minola M.
I've been to a lot asian restaurants in jax and this place by far has the best boba. They're soft, chewy, and sweet! It's the perfect texture. This place is also offers a variety of desserts which I've tried nearly all of them and they were all good. My favorite is the green tea cheese cake with a mango mixed with pina colada smoothie and extra boba. The people who run the shop are nice too. Definetly a nice place to go out to on a date.
(5)
Liwei Y.
yummy yummy bubble tea!! best I've ever had....made with real tea, not too sweet, tapiocas are perfect. and and they give you this reward card and after you buy 10 drinks, you can get 1 for freee...great place to just hang out and seep tea!
(5)
Nancy Y.
Great little cafe. I had some of their desserts and of course their bubble tea. Nice little corner of the shopping center. Too bad its not in a great location and also very far from the beaches. Definitely go and have a try. They do some breakfast items.
Hope J.
Yes, yes, yes! My first visit on a hohum Monday was just what I needed. I visited at lunch time 12, the server was soo pleasant. I mean she was patient, answered my questions and provided great information. So right there thats a plus. Now the Boba, luv'd it! Caramel milk tea with boba and coffee jelly. Yummy! Next was the Butter crumble toast, perfect for a midday meal. Lightly sweet and very fresh tasting. I also got a piece of Taro cake, because it looked so pretty and purple. Absolutely delicious. My new go to place close to home and work.
(5)Kady W.
Cute shop with awesome teas! I stopped by on a chilly night so I opted for an earl grey latte. My bf got a fruit smoothie with boba. We also grabbed a lemon dessert to go for a late night sweet treat. Waiting was awkward since there were 2 employees, but only 1 employee was making drinks. Normally, that wouldn't bother me, but 6 people were waiting for drinks while the other employee was idly standing around watching. Nonetheless, our drinks and dessert were delicious and what we needed. If you are a frequent patron. then don't forget to get one of their punch cards!
(4)Andi E.
I guess I don't get it. There was one woman in line in front of me and I waited for over 7 minutes for him to make her drink. I ordered their coffee mocha blended drink and the kid was so confused by what I asked for and again waited about 6 minutes while he figured out what he was doing. As I began watching him make the drink I saw him out in what looked like espresso but wasn't, a little flavored syrup, a lot of what looked like saliva in a squeeze bottle and some ice. Promptly threw it away after first sip. Nothing sucks more than $5 minimum on ATM card purchases.
(1)Maria B.
Aroma Corner is the best place to find boba tea. If I have errands, I will make it a point to drop by and get a drink... even if it's not on the way to wherever I have to go. Their seaweed cookies, green tea cookies, and tuna salad sandwiches are delicious (and my favorites). I really like how I can try a new flavor combination every time I go there, but my favorite is rose oolong with boba. The tables are always clean and the staff is always friendly!
(5)Richard P.
I am originally from Vancouver, BC and boba tea shops have been around in Vancouver for years. I've even tried it a few times. But I never fully appreciate boba tea until I tried Aroma Corner's boba. My wife, who is from Taiwan originally, introduced me to Aroma Corner. She said I had to try their boba, which I told her that I've had plenty of boba tea before and they are just "ok". She said something to the effect of, "not like these you haven't!" I probably retorted with some smart remarks. But she was right... not like those ones at Aroma Corner. The boba tea I tried before from any fast food or any 'side menu' in a restaurant are usually very sweet, lack of any real 'tea' flavor, with boba that are either really hard or too soft. So in my mind, boba tea is sugared water with artificial flavors and some oversized hard or mushy tapioca on the bottom. Well, my first real cup of boba tea taught me a big lesson. You can ask for reduced amount of syrup to your liking. The quality of their black tea shines through and not overshadowed by the sweetness. So you are drinking sweet tea and not sugar water. The boba, when done right, is nicely soft and chewy. Not soft mushy or hard as rock. My wife and I have visited Aroma Corner for years and have tried almost all (if not all) of their menu and dessert items. And we have never been disappointed. Their desserts are never overly sweet nor too heavy. I especially love their salted lemon cake and in the rare cold weather, order a cup of their hot ginger milk tea. I should have written a stellar review on them years ago. This is long overdue.
(5)Nick S.
My friend brought me here for a quick lunch break. I was skeptical about it (as i am with everything she suggests). But i went and i actually loved it. I bought a pina colada smoothie first. But it was so hot i bought a strawberry juice drink. Both were delicious and i cant wait to go back and try something different.
(4)Tamiko B.
I have been to Aroma Corner before but never reviewed. My recent visit was to grab lunch and study for awhile as I remember it being very quiet during my previous visits. I am always entranced by the dessert display case and could not resist ordering several desserts to take home and share with my husband. Much to my dismay, the cafe now plays top 40 music in the background at a volume that is not conducive to reading/studying, so I resolved to just eat lunch there and count it as a study break instead of a study session. The staff is always friendly and helpful and this visit was no exception. The establishment is clean and cozy and I enjoyed my sandwich + drink combo that came with my choice of pastry. I chose the tuna sandwich with the hazelnut milk tea (no boba) and the black sesame cookies. From the items I chose to take home, the Oreo cheesecake was the most delicious and my husband and I were fighting for the last bite. Everything was delicious and I love that Asian desserts are not as sweet as Western desserts. I would definitely recommend Aroma Corner for people with a sweet tooth who don't want too much sugar and also have a flare for a little exoticism with their food and beverage.
(4)Nick L.
Best Boba in the area. I have gotten milk tea before a few times around town but never as fresh and good as the tea here. The boba is also amazing! I have been here multiple times since I found out about it. Their deserts are really good as the only negative is they don't take cards unless you spend over 5 dollars, which can be annoying. And their deserts are a little pricey. But again on the positive they hand dozens of flavors and offer it, frozen, iced, hot.
(5)Phuong L.
I always get the green tea with boba no milk.
(5)Kaneil Smith S.
I was in the vicinity of Aroma Corner and was feeling a bit adventurous. Good enough reason to try it out along with the yelp reviews. I ordered a piña colada smoothie with the boba. I just asked the girl at the rigid tee to give me whatever is her favorite (since I had no clue what was what) she suggested the breakfast wrap with egg, cheese and dried pork. I can't say I liked it but I respected the food. It wasnt bad food it is just not my thing. The wrap had a mix off sweet and savory that I didn't like too much. I also ordered a little cake thingy (see pics) it was really good albeit small. Nice and fluffy with cream inside. The smoothie was good but I now know that I do t like those little boba that much. After a while I just got tired of sucking them up in my straw. The ambience of Aroma Corner is bright and clean and relaxed so that's a plus. Service was also pretty good. I might go back but I'm not compelled by my taste buds at the moment.
(3)Jamie D.
My favorite coffee spot in Jax. The service is usually friendly and the coffee spot on. Sandwiches are always fresh if you're there for lunch. Recommended to check this spot out!
(4)Millie D.
Love going here. Quiet little cafe, staff very welcoming. Their breakfast wraps are delicious. Lots of flavors to choose for boba and teas.
(5)Janice J.
I wish there was more of this place in Jacksonville... I'm a fan of Honeyboba in L.A. and this is the closest thing to it..
(5)Vanessa T.
Aroma Corner is my go to spot for Boba Tea, and a snack....it is a more eclectic menu ...with a huge selection of different drinks to get, so many options on the flavors, additions (boba, jelly), coffe, tea, icees, smoothies...tons of drink options! They also have a few food items, asian wraps, bubble toast, crumble toast, sandwiches, these are kinda smaller items, and make a great lunch. Then they have a great selection of desserts! So many unique things to try, I love coming in and trying new things! :) They also recently started making macaroons and they were very yum! And the prices are very affordable: Boba tea, wrap, and 2 macaroons $10!
(4)Bristy R.
Love this place. It's quiet and small. They always have new goodies to try like the half danish cheesecake and oreo mousse or seaweed cookies. Also so many options from milk tea , frappe, flavored tea, and new specials !
(4)anthony m.
Best Taro in Jville, hands down. Taro wheel, delicious. Taro Boba, delicious. Taro mousse, delicious. Stop what you doing and drive here now.
(5)Emily T.
Was passing by and saw this boba tea place. Decided to get a black tea boba tea. It was refreshingly tasty! Just enough sweetness. They also have a selection of colorful bakery items. Great place to stop
(4)Alison S.
I'm very happy I stumbled upon this place! Their frozen drinks are amazing. The taro is the most popular flavor, but I like the cookies and cream
(5)Kelly C.
I love this place, probably cuz it reminds me of boba places back home. But actually, it's better cuz they have desserts and food and shaved ice and you can customize your boba and if you don't like boba you can get coffee or tea. I wish I lived closer, I'd be here always. And the people who work here are always nice, which is always a plus. Dessert-wise, it's stuff you just won't find normally. And it changes from time to time. For example, today they have Rose Tea Mousse and Taro Mousse and Mont Blanc and Salted Lemon Cheesecake. What the heck, one of each please!!!! I feel bad cuz it's pretty empty in here every time I come, but that's cuz the decor is just not very hip and its location isn't the best. I really hope more people hear about this place cuz they should stay open forever and ever! Or at least as long as I live here.
(5)Leah A.
I've been meaning to try Aroma Corner for some time now. This time around, I went for their cappuccino and a coconut creme cake. My mom ordered the Ube/Taro Boba and a slice of cream cheese mousse. We shared our goodies with each other and the beverages were pretty good. The desserts were OK. The desserts we chose were mostly flavored whipped cream and very little of anything else. Although unique to most desserts offered in Jax, not mind-blowing. Some of the tea cookies were $1 each which is a little steep for a small biscuit. Currently, they do offer the Mont Blanc (Italian dessert) and I probably should have ordered that as it's not something that I would naturally whip up at home. Maybe next time.... The service was unremarkable. The cluster of menu items on the wall can be somewhat overwhelming so as a first timer, the staff could be a little bit more forthcoming when explaining the options and prices. Really confusing. Overall, this place is promising. I may have to try some other things on the menu and possibly get a better feel. They do offer a loyalty card if you frequent this place a lot. All you have to do is ask, but it should be offered when ordering. We spent about $20 on this trip just on two drinks and some sweet fluff.
(3)Matt M.
My daughter and I used to sneak off and get our boba tea fix on Sunday's when the rest of the family was napping. Since we moved out of the area, we rarely go back. However, I had to take her to early church and started searching Yelp to find a spot to eat breakfast. Low and behold Aroma Corner was the highest rated breakfast spot on the list. After reading some of the reviews and tips I decided on a pork/lettuce/egg salad sandwich that really worked. I was thrown off by it being pre-made and wrapped like a Dandee sandwich from my youth, but the flavored were amazing. Ordering the Explosion brought some quizzical looks from my server, but Yelpers said it was not to be missed no matter what time of day, so I was in. I was not disappointed, the mixture of fruit, ice, ice cream and boba was really delicious and while I did not eat the entire thing, but I did get down through all the layers. There are a few issues that kind of present themselves for Aroma Corner. First the neighborhood, when I drove up there were two guys sitting in cafeteria chairs in the middle of the parking lot. Not sure why, although I think they were at the nearby laundry but it was odd. Finally service is not swift, because each dish is made individually, and sometimes language is a challenge, but overall it is a great experience and the flavors are fabulous.
(4)Megan R.
HORRRRRIBLE. Definitely not coffee. The frappe version of coffee they have tastes like blended up ice and sugar water. No milk - aka not a frap. The iced coffee has so much sugar in it that it's basically sugary milk, the complete opposite. Both are served in boba tea-type cups, soooo I don't really know what that's about, but I know one thing: I don't like any of it.
(1)Chloe V.
Been here lots of time while I lived in Jax & also the 1 on beach, awesome smoothies & best boba in Jax. Came here to get a delicious passion fruit smoothie before I flew out to California, drove ALL the way from Normandy Blvd since the hours on Google said had listed they were open til 11:30.. Arrived & they closed at 8:30... Then Yelp says they closed at 7:30.... -_-
(3)Elizabeth M.
As usual, I found myself craving boba and even though it had been a while since I've been here I'm happy to see that they still hav good prices and good quality drinks, breads and cookies. Went in with my husband and daughter and I didn't feel bad about buying up their $1 cookie packs, Quite tasty! Taro smoothie was nice and creamy along with the pineapple boba smoothie. Service was quick and polite. Hope y'all enjoy aroma corner as much as me :-)
(5)TiaBia J.
Excellent customer service from the young man taking out order. We ordered a taro boba smoothie, a red bean boba smoothie, cookies and cream smoothie (no boba), and a strawberry juiced tea. All were made quickly and to perfection We also ordered a couple of desserts from display. Honeydew mousse, cream cheese mousse, Boston cremé cake, and a few cremé puffs. All the desserts were light and not too sweet. The cremé puffs were hands down the best I've ever had. I will be craving these forever and I don't live in this state!! Aaaahh! We purchased a few cookie packets that were $1 each. They were okay, not as light as I expected. I would go for their specialty items instead of the cookies next time. We hope to visit again before our visit is over and recommend this place for the boba. I'm from the West Coast and this place can get down with the best of them.
(4)Ashleigh M.
Michelle and her family have done a great job with AC. Its even updated in the last 5 years! The desserts and food are delicious! Try it all and order a cake for your next special occasion. My personal favs are: hot honey black tea, cappuccino sweetened, ham egg and cheese wrap, butter crumble toast with raisins, any flavor iced or frozen tea with boba (watch out-the rose has rose hips!) and taramisu!
(4)Mrs. Marisol R.
Want to amaze your friends with the best cream puffs they have ever had? Then come here. Many cream puffs have an off flavor reminiscent of the interior of a refrigerator. These do not! No! These are flaky, delightful cream puffs that make everyone ask... "Where did you get these??" Delicious little tea cookies. I have also had their breakfast, which I prefer without cheese. very tasty. But nothing like what I have ever had. The cold noodle salad with chicken is tasty. It could use some cilantro though. It comes with three little containers of sauce & seasoning that apparently can not be combined until the moment of consumption. These sustained me through many all day study sessions. The Boba is very good. The tapioca pearls are firm and silky. I wish they had avocado though... Service has always been friendly.
(4)Anissa D.
Such a great place to meet friends and enjoy a boba! All that I've had (boba, coffee, + a few of their dessert options) have been great! I think it is worth a visit. I've visited both locations and my experiences at both were great! The ladies were helpful and sweet.
(5)Kathy C.
I noticed that Aroma Corner recently updated their original location so that it now has a younger, more vibrant feel. It was refreshing, knowing how difficult it is for small businesses to continue to invest in themselves. Due to the new location opening, I see more new faces at both locations. Given the recent colder weather, I am addicted to their ginger milk tea. Nothing like a cup of hot gingerly and semi-sweet tea and a nice slice of delicious cake, chit chat with family and/or friends in a friendly cafe. I love Aroma Corner...
(5)Lea A.
The variety of concoctions are mouthwatering! From the Bobas and desserts, you will be intrigued with the selections. This is the closest spot you'll find if you'll compare it to LA (Chinatown). The staff is very friendly and service is on point.
(4)Deprina G.
First of All I love you Aroma corner. I tried this place for the first time because I recently became a bubble tea lover. but this place is on a whole other level. They put jelly and bubbles and fruit all in your drink. This summer all Bubble tea smoothies were 50% I actually ordered four. Check out my pics soo good You must try this place. Even the Bacon egg and cheese bagel was good. I forgot to mention the Bathroom in this place is the most amazing rest room I had ever seen in my life... Like I could have shed a tear. lol
(5)Sayaka B.
if you don't like too sweet American cakes, you shod try this place. delicately sweet cakes which reminds me of my country. I didn't try bobba but cakes were so good! hope was little bit cheaper.
(4)Courtney Z.
Great boba tea! I was in the area and decided to stop by. I got a taro milk tea with boba. That's usually my go to flavor when getting boba. I will definitely be back to try other drinks and desserts. The staff was very friendly and helpful!
(4)Andrea R.
What started out as a pleasant experience worthy of a 4-star rating quickly became a disappointing situation not even worth one star. Let me explain. I had the turkey wrap (it was like stir fry in a crepe) - it was great. I had the taro milk tea - it was also great. I had the black forest cake - it was not so great, but decent nonetheless. All in all, I can't deny that the food here is delicious and worth returning to. But what happened in the last five minutes that I spent in here left a horrible, disgusting taste in my mouth, an incident I shall call "Taro Gate." To recap: After my meal, I decided to order two taro milk teas to go. The lady asked me to clarify what type of drink I wanted, so I said "milk tea" to let her know that I wanted a taro milk tea, not a taro smoothie or some other drink preparation. She clarified what I ordered and I nodded, though I admittedly did not understand or hear entirely what she said. My drinks did not come out purple so I knew for sure they were not taro. I told the lady this and she proceeded to tell me that she clarified my order with me and all I kept saying was "milk tea" therefore that's what I received (plain milk tea). I explained to her that I was clarifying what preparation I wanted. Without saying a word she made it crystal clear that she was not about to fix my order and I was stuck with the plain milk teas. I am not going to rehash how the rest of the conversation went down, but at some point we established that 1) it was not my fault, 2) it was not her fault, and 3) it was a misunderstanding, but 4) I was still stuck with the plain milk teas. She also would not give me a refund, big surprise. Somewhere along the line she tried convincing me that the plain milk teas are very delicious and that I would like them. (I don't doubt that, lady, but that's not what I wanted.) She then ever so kindly offered to re-make the taro teas for me (a-ha! we were getting somewhere) AT HALF PRICE. She was entirely missing the point and there was no convincing this woman. Defeated, I took the plain milk teas and left, but not without declaring that I would not be returning (lame and cliched, I know). I struggle on putting this local small business on blast, but they need to rethink their business practices and recognize the value of repeat customers, especially customers with big mouths (and bellies) like me. It was a $3 milk tea, people, I wasn't trying to send back a steak dinner.
(1)Michael W.
The Taro Boba Tea is wonderful and the hot Caramel Macchiate Espresso drink was good.
(4)Jay L.
Ah the vaunted 5 Yelp Stars... I hold it back, only to be used for good and never evil. Here I use it with no reservations, no doubt. This place is the real deal. Authentic, Taiwanese/Chinese Boba/Pearl Tea. It's a brother/sister business and actually pretty cute. The make the tea there, on the spot, without mixes. The boba is soft and chewy. Really, it rivals the best places I know of in California. The sister is the baker and she makes all these really good, light Asian style pastries and cakes. I love the Mango Mousse one. The Green Tea cake is also good. I've had the cookies and the brown sugar cake too, but they aren't my faves. The butter crumble toast gets it's own sentence and line. It's awesome. I know most Jacksonvillians don't know what this is. Some of the things might be an acquired taste too. But if you like ice tea, hot tea or coffee at all, you will find something good here. I love it and I go back all the time.
(5)Katie C.
I'll start my review of the Yelp hit Aroma Corner by admitting that I didn't try the boba teas or the breakfast, which are the most popular items with other reviewers. I stopped in yesterday to the Baymeadows location just past Phillips Highway if you're coming from I-95. The decor was inviting and very clean, with fun touches like christmas lights and laughing Buddha statues. After a few minutes of deliberation I decided on the Great Chicken Wrap. When it came out a few minutes later I was immediately pleased by the look of it. Resembling a giant spring roll, and topped with an eel-like sauce, the wrap looked like a Great sandwich, indeed. The flavors, texture and warmth were just like a yummy egg roll, too! I scarfed it down, taking the last two bites to go for later. I left satisfied but not blown away. The chicken was a little tasteless and undercooked, but overall I still really liked the meal. It's very convenient for me to pop over to this location on my lunch break so I'll be back to try more menu items in the future!
(3)Patty B.
The best Boba Tea in town. Love Aroma Corner on Baymeadown. avocado smoothie is my favorite. The service is nice. Restroom is clean. Nice for hangout and meeting.
(5)Amanda J.
Lovely little treats with teas, boba teas and jellies, shaved ices and delish sandwiches/wraps. The jasmine milk/boba tea with the tapioca pearls is where it's at! And the seaweed cookies!
(4)Evy F.
This place haven't disappoint me yet except that one time I got a taro mousse cake that was smaller than what I usually get and I felt jipped. It's hard trying new things there because everything is so good and I didn't want to be disappointed if I tried something new and didn't like it, but that hasn't happened yet. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is like a cool hangout place with bright green and blue colors, somewhat like an ice cream parlor. They also make cakes too!
(5)Ruby A.
I wish this place wasn't so far away... I love their boba teas and their desserts... I've already made special trips out here, but gosh darn those rising gas prices that are keeping me at the beach! :P
(4)Steve B.
My wife just recently introduced me to Aroma Corner and it's awesome! I'm a big fan of boba smoothies and theirs are fantastic. I got the pineapple smoothie with boba. The flavor was really great, not too sweat or acidic and their boba is really great - soft and chewy. My wife got the taro milk tea with boba. I sampled a little bit of that and it was DELICIOUS. The flavor is smooth, nutty, and smokey. I'm definitely getting that the next time we go. Price is a little high for the size, but everything is made fresh to order. Highly recommend and will absolutely be returning for more!
(4)Marjie C.
Cute bakery shop. It's hard to find a really good coconut flavor boba - but I found it! Literally been here 5 times in one week since I first tried it. I'll probably buy my mom's birthday cake here.
(5)Amy Y.
Aroma corner is a spacious place to hang out, have a chat, have quick bite or meet up with friends, enjoy tea and cakes or ALL THE ABOVE in the same visit. I have a few favorites from Aroma from 3 separate categories: savory, sweet and drinks. Savory food: My favorites from Aroma is the breakfast wraps and the shredded pork and egg sandwich (its part of the secret menu, ask for it!). The breakfast wrap's always just the right doneness with the perfect thin pancake and the right amount of ingredients- it never lasted long once it arrived at the table. Then the shredded pork and egg sandwich, I must have ordered this more than 6 times in the duration of less than 3 weeks and every single time, the egg is fried just perfectly with the yoke not over done & along with Michelle's mayo that she whips up the old fashioned way- this sandwich is just perfect. Sweet: My two favorites are taro cake and chocolate hazelnut. Although I'm sure once summer hits, the shaved ice would climb right to the top of the list with their lovely asian ingredients like red beans. Drinks: Taro taro taro. Jack at the counter may not have the brightest smile for you when you walk in, but you can be darn sure the man has pride for the quality ingredients he puts in every cup of the drink. Try Taro smoothie, no sweet with boba (which is cooked to perfection as well)
(5)Liz L.
WORST SERVICE EVER! I like to support local business and this is why I would drive an extra 5-10 min passing Starbucks to this cafe but they have completely lost my business today! They made my order completely wrong and when I asked if they could fix my order. They told me I would have to pay for another drink. The compensate my drink by telling me to purchase another one. Plus, when I was there they keep on insisting that I have order my drink wrong. Even the owner stated "we pick this green tea if you didn't mention matcha". I don't thinks it's my fault if they pick my tea for me, if they have more then 1 type of green teas. They should ask their customers which type they would like in their drink. Most people don't know the entire menu, and they should clarify before making the decision for them. And also they never added extra bobas in my drink when I order and yet they stills tells me it's my fault. In concision, I don't have time to argues with the bad attitude business owner for a drink that was made wrong, for them to tells me it's my fault and that I needed to repurchase a $6 cup of tea. Thanks but no thanks. Please, learn some customer services.
(1)Jon S.
3.5 stars. Not a boba tea fan (yet), but am a fan of the service. The owner personally came out to chat and inquired how I liked her products. That's always worth something in my book This is definitely a unique shop. Owner (who's Taiwanese) uses Chinese ingredients to make her products in-house. All natural teas and all natural baked goods. I tried the sweet buttermilk toast for memories of a past trip. Good, but not great. I like the shop, but the vibe is still a bit - unique. You can't come here to study. You come her for a drink and to enjoy a pastry over a chat. Bright colors all around make this a happy-go-lucky type of stopover. More loud than quiet here, but the crowds came in spurts only.
(3)Monica S.
What a great place!! The super friendly couple that own this spot explained that their Boba Tea was not created from a powder, but was made from imported teas!! The Strawberry Boba Smoothie was terrific here. YUM!!! And I found myself completely entranced by the dessert case after I sat down to enjoy some down time before work. I must have been staring, (or drooling) noticeably, because one of the owners came out with a sample of the Asian Lemon Cake for me to try.... Ummm, let me just say, Wow!...Wow!...Wow! The texture was like Tiramisu but with more of the acidic flavor of lemon. It was homemade, as all the deserts are, and utterly delicious! Breakfast is served here so if you work in the Baymeadows/Southside area you must give this place a shot before work or for lunch.
(5)Steve T.
As a California native with picky tastes, I will go on the record to say I'm a huge fan of this place. Authentic milk tea made with real ingredients and not powder. Delicious pastries and breakfast made from scratch. No pre-frozen stuff here. Worth the money. Handy tip: if you want a more authentic tasting boba milk tea, ask for less sugar. A rare gem in Jacksonville. If you're Asian, you need to come and enjoy the goodness. If you're not, you STILL need to come. Discover the goodness if you haven't already :-)
(5)Paul H.
Cakes are great. Just like asian bakery. Didn't have the wraps but will try next time. Loved the cream cheese cake.
(4)Abby V.
Whenever I pay my rent, I take the opportunity to come here to order some boba smoothies and partake of the fabulous cakes. My go-to drink is always the taro boba smoothie, but I've tasted the strawberry (so good) too. I've had their Boston cream cake-which seems more like a strawberry shortcake to me-and it was delicious. But my all time favorites are their mousse cakes: they usually have the taro, mango and honey dew available. It doesn't matter which flavor you order, they're are all delicious and worth the drive and price for them. This place is a monthly treat that I look forward to!
(5)Edward J.
Best boba tea I've had in years. Other far out French influenced Chinese desserts and cakes. The staff was super awesome and they wrapped our cakes up with some extra cooling for the long ride home. The dessert choices here are awesome, don't miss it.
(5)Cathy M.
Had a Lychee w/ boba tea, and it was delish. If I lived in Jacksonville, I would be a regular...
(4)Diana M.
love love love thier boba!
(5)Clarissa D.
I absolutely love this place! My husband and I come here as often as we are able. This is the best boba I have ever had and I've had a lot of it from many different places! The tapioca balls are a PERFECT consistency - not too gummy or hard, but not overly soft. Perfect chewiness! Even if you don't like boba, the milk teas are excellent. I really love the coconut milk tea and hazelnut milk tea. I've tried the rose milk tea and earl grey milk tea; and both are good, too. My husband loves, LOVES the mango smoothie! It is so yummy! They use fresh fruit for it which is probably why it is so good. We've also tried the shaved ice (strawberry and mango flavors). The strawberry was a little sweet, but still good. Mango was just right (we really like mango, I guess). We've also tried a few of the desserts there. I can't remember everything we've tried, but I remember them being good. They aren't sickeningly sweet yet still tasty. We had the butter crumble toast which was AMAZING! You will not regret ordering this! And my husband tried a noodle thing which was really good. He really liked it. The place has a nice atmosphere to hang out in. It's always clean. The 2 ladies and 1 man that I've met that work there are really nice and very welcoming. They are all very helpful and so willing to answer any questions about anything they serve. All in all, an excellent place!
(5)Peter O.
This is the best place to get Boba Tea. Most places call it "bubble tea" but this place is legit and authentic. The owner is from Taiwan, where the whole craze started. She always has deliveries of authentic chinese teas coming into the store. As others have posted, no powders here. They also have great coffee drinks and pastries. I've been coming here for the last 3-4 years and it is a usual spot to go on the weekend for me and the family. The owner just opened a new location off of Beach Boulevard and expanded the menu. My wife tried the Lychee drink and said it was excellent. My favorite two drinks: Honey Black Tea no milk with Tea Jelly and Caramel Macchiato Frappe with Coffee Jelly. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Diane H.
I love this little place...it's so close to work and everyone is so kind. The food is great. Love the smoothies, milk and boba teas- Everything is fresh and made from scratch....love this place. I'm there 1- 2 times a week.
(5)Jen G.
We've been coming here since we moved down here. We always worried it wouldn't be there if we didn't visit it for a long period of time and am happy to see that it has been doing well all these years. I love love LOVE their jasmine milk tea with tea jelly and am happy that they opened a second location, closer to where we live, on Beach Blvd.
(5)Robert C.
Wow. Really damned good. Hidden in a suburban strip mall, I never would've found this place without Yelp. Although I was initially skeptical about the five-star average rating, my boba milk tea ($3.25) and slice of cream cheese mousse cake quickly did away with any such doubts. Let me tell you, this stuff was absolutely fantastic. Really good milk tea, brewed and not from powder, with perfectly chewy pearls that were neither undercooked nor overcooked. And a wide selection of deliciously light desserts. I usually don't frequent Asian bakeries and cafes, but I'll have to admit, I'd change my mind if lived anywhere near this place. Great service, too.
(5)Nicole E.
Awesome place here in Jacksonville, just wish there was more of them. The only downfall is driving 15-30 minutes out of my way for a Boba Tea. Need more locations!!!
(4)Hamsa R.
The best boba tea place I have found in any city in Florida and we're lucky enough to have it in Jacksonville. I go everyday because I love it so much! My favorite drink is the hazelnut milk tea but anything is great. Definitely try all the homemade cakes; they're beyond delicious and well worth the price splurging on! There's free wi-fi just type in the phone number with area code, and Michelle and the rest of the staff are so nice and willing to help :)
(5)Andrew C.
Visit Date: 03.13.2010 So this is the other bubble tea place in Jax (the other being Boba Blends) that I've heard of but have never been to until recently. It's good stuff, and relatively cheaper than Lollicup in Gainesville (by at least $1). Too bad their bubble tea only comes in the regular (16 oz) size, but I guess that's a good thing to limit my sugar consumption. They also make Asian cakes, which is a plus. They're the only ones in Jax that I know of to do so.
(5)Laurie D.
I am pretty obsessed with tea and I am so happy to have found Aroma Corner. I've always loved Boba Tea, but have never found a reliable place in Jax to get it. So, I was super excited to try Aroma's Boba Tea. It was delicious! I also had to order some pastries since, I've been denied my pastry fix with the closing of Bakery Moderne:(. I've tried more pastries than Boba Teas, and my favorite has to be Aroma Corner's cream puff. Their cream puff might be the best I've ever had. It melted in my mouth and had not a hint of chewiness. My next favorite is the Taro Mousse it is a light, refreshing dessert. I also really like the Earl Gray Mousse, but it was a little more sophisticated and not on the sweet side. I bought my coworkers a bag of seaweed cookies, but these were not a hit! I think the seaweed cookies are the one thing I would not buy again. Everyone at Aroma Corner has been super helpful and friendly each visit.
(5)Ashish G.
I'm from the DC area so I've had great bubble tea before but this place is the BEST. They use real quality tea to make the drink. Bubbles are a good solid texture. I got the honeycomb cake as a side and it too was delicious.
(5)Matthew B.
I had the pork egg and cheese wrap and a hot vanilla latte for breakfast. The wrap was not what I expected, it was BETTER than that. :) I will absolutely return and tell my friends about this place!
(5)Jake S.
this is the best boba tea i have ever had in my life!!!!!! and i have been everywhere from chicago to miami hope it has more franchises
(5)Marie A.
This place is beyond lovely! The staff are always friendly and it's super clean. Not to mention, the sweet treats and boba teas are absolutely amazing! The prices are reasonable since everything is really high-quality and they offer stamp cards so you can earn free boba tea. Love, love, love!
(5)Lynn J.
Everytime I am remotely close to Mandarin I've got to stop by. I think I've tried every drink from A-Z and I've never been disappointed. The pina colada smoothie with boba is awesome, and I like the mint coffee as well. I've not tried any of the pastries before, but I'll fix that next visit.
(5)Tracy B.
I went back to Aroma Corner to finally try another drink besides the typical boba smoothies I normally get. I kept seeing reviewers talk about the Taro Milk Tea. I decided to finally go for it and the minute I took a sip, I completely understood what the hype was all about. Every sip I took, I kept saying "what does this taste like?? I don't know what it is, but it's so damn good." Before I knew it, I was completely done with my 16 oz drink. The milk tea is creamy and refreshing. I opted for no boba this time as I really wanted to pay attention to the Taro flavor. It's almost nutty tasting and chocked full of awesomeness. That's the only description I can give. I think it's going to be my new favorite drink here!
(5)Bethany Z.
Don't be fooled by the tiny illogical parking lot and dingy looking shopping area that this place makes worth revisiting over and over. Aroma Corner is a quaint, impeccably decorated little shop and is one of my favorite places to eat at in Jacksonville.
(5)Prof J.
Excellent boba tea. But needs more selection. Cream puffs r delish. A bit expensive, but good. i Like the cozy Asian deli atmosphere.
(3)mary l.
I love this place. I am a total boba aficionado and have had boba all over this country and and Taiwan (I'm Taiwanese). This place rivals any of them. The tea is fresh, not powder, and they use real cream, not chemically non-dairy creamer. The bobas are perfectly cooked. The desserts are awesome and the staff is super nice. I love love love this place and wish they would come to Austin! It is literally the ONLY thing I miss about Jacksonville.
(5)Julie G.
We just moved to Jacksonville a week ago, and we've already been to Aroma Corner 3x in that week. They serve the best boba tea I've ever had. They just opened their "new" menu this week, which includes cold noodle/tea/cookie and wrap/tea/cookie combos. I'm still testing the desserts to find which I like best (the coffee/almond cookies are good, and I like the taro mousse). I love, love, love the coconut milk tea (with boba pearls, or I had pineapple jelly today, which was also fab). I think we'll have our punch card filled in the coming week at the rate we're visiting this place!
(5)Minola M.
I've been to a lot asian restaurants in jax and this place by far has the best boba. They're soft, chewy, and sweet! It's the perfect texture. This place is also offers a variety of desserts which I've tried nearly all of them and they were all good. My favorite is the green tea cheese cake with a mango mixed with pina colada smoothie and extra boba. The people who run the shop are nice too. Definetly a nice place to go out to on a date.
(5)Liwei Y.
yummy yummy bubble tea!! best I've ever had....made with real tea, not too sweet, tapiocas are perfect. and and they give you this reward card and after you buy 10 drinks, you can get 1 for freee...great place to just hang out and seep tea!
(5)Nancy Y.
Great little cafe. I had some of their desserts and of course their bubble tea. Nice little corner of the shopping center. Too bad its not in a great location and also very far from the beaches. Definitely go and have a try. They do some breakfast items.
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