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Where to Find Boba Tea in Vancouver, WA

Boba, also known as bubble tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980’s. It is generally made with tea, milk, and the famous tapioca pearls, though toppings and flavors vary widely. Thankfully, you won’t have to make any international plans to find this unique drink. Keep reading to learn about all the places you can get boba in Vancouver, WA. Braganza Tea As it turns out, the Vancouver Mall is a great place to find delicious boba! Nearly every time we’ve visited the mall to window shop, there’s been a line for Braganza Tea so you know it must be amazing! With humble beginnings at the Portland Farmers Market, Braganza now has multiple locations including a second Vancouver store just off of 68th Drive. Lucky Kitty Bubbles Lucky Kitty Bubbles is also located in the Vancouver Mall, so if the line at Braganza scares you off, know that you have options without having to drive to another location. One of the unique features of this store is that they also offer rolled ice cream and crepes. Treats on treats! Boba Tree The first thing that comes to mind when we think of Boba Tree is how colorful their drinks are! Depending on which flavor you opt for, there’s a blend for just about every color of the rainbow. Make bubble tea Tuesday a new tradition to take advantage of their weekly happy hour from 3-6 pm on Tuesdays and don’t forget your punch card! Cupidone Coffee House While it’s better known for its coffee, Cupidone Coffee House is a shop for the community with loose leaf teas from The Jasmine Pearl from across the river, pastries from local bakeries, and specialty coffee beans from Kafiex Roasters. In addition to these regional treats, they also have ice cream, Italian sodas, and last but certainly not least boba! Couve Boba Tea The small coffee shop vibe at Couve Boba Tea is paired with friendly service and a simple menu offering cold brew iced tea, fruit tea, smoothies, coffee, sparkling lemonade, and - of course - milk tea with tapioca pearls. For a quick refreshment, this is your place! Sharetea By far the largest boba company in the ‘couve and a pioneer of the boba industry on its own, Sharetea is sure to deliver a high quality drink at a great price. You have options for non-caffeinated, blended, fruity, and type of topping (think classic pearls versus different kinds of jelly) as well as a choice to get it hot or not. Boba Factory Curious about boba but concerned about milk? Give Boba Factory a try! Their full menu of bubble tea varieties allows you to choose an alternative milk like coconut, almond, oat, or lactose-free. Don’t forget to grab a lucky fish while you’re there. These are cute fish-shaped waffles stuffed with your choice of nutella, custard, or red bean filling. Yum! Now that you know where to find boba in Vancouver, it’s time to order! All of these locations are within 20 minutes of your home at Acero Haagen Park. All that’s left to do is start trying them out so you can find your favorite. Let us know if you enjoyed this blog by dropping us a line over on Facebook or Instagram . See you next time!

Top 5 Donut Shops in Vancouver, WA

Donuts are a classic breakfast staple and any time snack for when you’re in the mood for a treat. The fried dough rings are topped with a variety of flavors of glaze, icing, sprinkles, and occasionally filled with cream or jelly. But where can you find the best donuts in Vancouver? Read on to find out! Mr. Maple Donuts Donut themed art adorns the walls of this cheery donut shop with a large spread of donuts greeting you once you walk in the doors. Choose from a selection of their regular or fancy donuts, but donut worry - both come with a variety of toppings. Picking just one may be a challenge but you’ll know with one bite that you’ll be back to try more. Donut Nook The ‘70s live on in this wood-paneled shop, staffed by employees who’ve (mostly) been there for decades. Food & Wine Magazine says they’re the best in Washington, but it’s not just the donuts that are quality - it’s also the customer service and dedication to regulars and community. What do they do with leftover donuts you may ask? They get put in a special bin at a reduced price or donated to organizations like the Recovery Center or Veterans Affairs volunteers. Tonallis Doughnuts & Cream What goes with donuts almost as well as coffee? Ice cream of course! Tonallis has you covered on both fronts with their location on Fourth Plain doubling down on a donut and ice cream display, made fresh in store. Their regular lineup includes plenty of unique flavor combinations or, if you’re looking for an exceptional treat, they also take custom orders for giant donuts in any shape, letter, or number. This is definitely a go-to for your next special occasion! Dot Donuts Donuts, coffee, ice cream. This is the ultimate trifecta and all three are readily available at Dots. While they’re donuts are made fresh in house, they proudly serve Stumptown coffee and Cascade Glacier ice cream, both PNW-made favorites. When you get around to giving this shop a try, we recommend their beautifully marbled iced donuts. Angels Donuts & Ice Cream If you thought Tonallis sounded good, wait til you hear about Angels - same owners, different name! In addition to the standard fare of donuts and ice cream, you can also order a burger from this one-stop shop. Where else can you get an order of tots with a fresh donut? Talk about sweet and savory! Voodoo Doughnut When it comes to donuts, one more can’t hurt. That’s why we’re including a bonus sixth shop in this list of the five best places to get a donut in our city. The iconic pink box of Portland is finally crossing the river and opening their first Washington location next to the Vancouver Mall coming this November . While you can order a traditional donut here, they’re really known for their creative toppings and shapes like the ‘Oh Captain, My Captain’ with Cap’n Crunch cereal pieces stuck with frosting or their vaguely doll-shaped namesake ‘Voodoo Doll’ complete with arms and pretzel stake - perfect for an overcast and spooky autumn day.

Best Neighborhood Coffee Shops - Part 2

The Pacific Northwest is known for its coffee fanatics and our area is no exception. You can hardly go a block without spotting one of the many shops around, large chains and locally-owned single locations alike. You may already be familiar with a few of our favorites if you read our first blog . Now it’s time to explore another set of coffee shops conveniently located near our community of Acero Haagen Park. Peet’s Coffee Though you can find Peet’s Coffee in the aisle of your local grocery store, you haven’t truly had their coffee until you’ve visited one of their brick and mortar stores for an expertly crafted drink from their trained baristas. In fact, the entire history of the chain and its founder revolves around a dedication to quality supply and roasting. Beyond their delicious coffee, they also offer multiple types of tea and can whip up a frappe to rival that of Starbucks. Brewed Awakenings High-quality beans from around the world are carefully hand-roasted in an artisan style for a full flavor that is sure to turn you into a regular of this family-owned business . Not to mention their daily fresh-baked pastries made with personal recipes! They have a variety of coffee from around the world, each with a unique flavor profile made to take your taste buds on an international expedition. Gold Cup Coffee House If laid-back ambiance is something you crave with your cup of coffee, Gold Cup Coffee House is the place for you! A quick scroll through their Instagram page shows off photo-worthy latte foam art and glimpses of their minimalist interior space featuring hardwood furniture and lots of plants. Try their rose latte when you get a chance! It’s delightfully floral and comes with dried petals crushed on top. That’s it for this time around! If you found this blog helpful, share it with your friends and family then come back next week to see what topic we’ll cover next. While you’re at it, join us on the internet by following us on Facebook and Instagram .