Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieCozy shop featuring bubble tea, slushies, and onigiri, plus burgers and takoyaki.
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Had their honey green tea and it was perfectly blended for my taste! Their egg waffle is amazing and my son loved it so much! Keep up the great work!
We absolutely love Initial Tea on Dekalb — it’s one of those rare neighborhood spots that gets everything right. The tea is clearly fresh-brewed (not powdery or overly sweet), and the boba always has that perfect chewy texture. I especially appreciate that they adjust sweetness per order, so drinks taste balanced and intentional. What really sets this place apart is that it’s not just a boba shop — the food is genuinely good. The onigiri, bubble waffles, and Asian street-style bites make it eas
We got pancake, Takoyaki, rice ball and egg puff, rose milk green tea. They were all fresh made and so so tasty! The Takoyaki was with tenderly chewy diced octopus. The rice ball is very filling and fresh. The egg puff was my favorite! It’s crispy outside and soft inside. Make sure you get the sesame flavor and pork floss flavor. So so so yum! I wish I can eat it every day if I live more closed by. I got the rose milk green tea with half sugar and I think it was ju. It was made with real rose t
From the Jun 18, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.