Vonny W.
Yelp
This place has been on my radar for a while, but then COVID-19 hit as well... However, I was so excited to wake up this morning to find out that I had won the Father's Day giveaway on Instagram from Miss Lin's Cafe! I was told to pick it up today (only) and so I went around 2pm. It's in a really easy-to-locate plaza with sufficient parking. The plaza itself wasn't busy today and walking in, I was the sole customer.
First impression? This place must be really aesthetic with a nice vibe when dining in is allowed! It's currently a little messy as things are blockaded to prevent people from going too far in, but a skimming of the decor plus the abundance of lighting really makes the place feel cozy. I'd love to come back for the full experience.
I was gifted a balloon basket and 3 drinks of my choice (pictures available). The process was easy, as a employee (wearing a mask) came over and helped me out. The drinks took a decent amount of time to make and when you see the final product, you're glad they took their time! I was really blown by the products' packaging and the attention to detail in their branding! Very nice. An Instagrammer's dream really.
I ordered the following:
1. Oreo tapioca cream milk black tea - cutest presentation where they used a mint leaf as a plant and the crushed Oreos as soil, respectively. Wishing this had a little more Oreo in it but I appreciate the sweetness level and the chewiness if the tapioca, tasting very fresh.
2. Black tapioca milk black tea - had to give the classic a try. I requested this to be made less sweet (as other places tend to load the sugar) but came to realize that their normal sugar levels are likely very minimal. The tapioca is sweetened though, so either way, it all balanced out. Again, super chewy!
3. Lime passionfruit mint soda - this one surprised me as I'm not the biggest fan of club soda, but the fresh ingredients gave off subtle flavors that made this very refreshing on a hot summer day.
Overall, pleasant experience in terms of mannerism of the staff, presentation of the products as well as their taste.