B&K Tea Cafe | Cornelius

Description: A premium bubble tea café in Cornelius serving milk teas, fruit teas, plain teas, matcha drinks, slushies, seasonal drinks, boba, popping pearls, and Korean rice balls in a bright counter-service setting. The menu includes popular options like mango drinks, strawberry matcha, taro milk tea, strawberry milk tea, mango poppers, strawberry poppers, spicy tuna rice balls, chicken teriyaki rice balls, and spam and radish rice balls. The space has a casual tea shop feel built around quick ordering, colorful drinks, customizable toppings, and a social café atmosphere for boba, snacks, and relaxed visits.

Comments: I like this place because I was having a bad day, and the barista, which I’m not actually sure is what you call a bubble tea shop employee, was very bubbly and kind. At a coffee shop they’re baristas, but at a tea shop they’re...what exactly? I don’t know. Anyway, she was very kind, and I felt like I had to return that energy because being all grumpy when someone’s being nice to you sucks. The effort actually made my whole day better.

Aside from that, this place is nice. Great access to outlets, free Wi-Fi, enough seating options, lots of hot and cold teas, plus some Asian food options. The rice balls are good.

Not a bad place to study, work remotely, or meet a friend for some conversation. The seating isn’t exactly cozy. No couches or armchairs, but what they do have is fine. At least the chairs have padded seats.