Amazing vegan cafe!! I got the vegan dumplings, one with veggies and with soy “meat” - they were so perfect and flavourful. I also ordered vegan taro boba, after going to other places that didn’t offer vegan taro it was so amazing to finally be able to try it here. The man working at the front was very kind and patient, he tried his best to rush our order as we were in a hurry. He also was considerate enough to check my preferences with some ingredients, as they were vegan but made in the same facility as milk ingredients. It’s so cute inside and everything can be made vegan. I would really recommend coming here, it’s clean + modernly designed inside and the food/bubble tea is delicious and vegan 100/100 recommend
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Veggie Buns, Tasty Taro
Dietary restrictions
Vegan friendly

Ordered a standard milk tea, asking for jasmine instead of black tea. >Still tasted like black tea. Staff has told me that this is because they use a milk tea powder to make their standard milk tea >Not too much ice for regular ice option >Boba is chewy, but a little tough The drink was still ok, given it is the most popular kind of milk tea. Average, but would not suggest the cafe if you are looking for something specific that is not as popular/mainstream. The use of milk tea powder also leads me to believe they use a lot of premades in other drinks, which can make ordering with certain restrictions or custom requests difficult or change the taste of certain orders.
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

It is great to see Cafe Happy is serving hot vegan food again. Same great taste as it was in Kirkland, but at a much, much larger space with plenty of tables and chairs. Both the ma po tofu and chicken broccoli were excellent. The location is less busy than the main University Avenue area, so it is easier to find close by parking if you drive. It is of course very close to main campus of UW. Keep in mind that everything is cook to order, and is created by one person behind the counter. Be patient and you will be rewarded with the best vegan Chinese food in town. It is a great place to hang out with friends or just get a drink, some food, and study away.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

First time here after seeing it was open. I usually give 1-2 stars to places I wouldn’t come back to. This place looked nice on the inside, very large and quiet. Good place to study. The drinks was okay, one drink came with boba when we asked not to. The drinks we got was og milk tea and chocolate milk tea. They tasted the same, they both tasted like chocolate powder. You’d be surprise how many other places taste like this though. Overall if you like a chocolate taste to your milk tea, this is the spot for you.

Super inviting family-run establishment with great atmosphere! Best smoothies and vegetarian snacks in the U district!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Vegetarian options
Everything here is 100% vegetarian :)
Kid-friendliness
Most customers are students from the university, but they keep some games like Uno on one of the counters, and there's no reason younger children wouldn't be welcome here.

I have officially found my favorite spot for boba and to study!! Food is good, boba is great, and the vibes are immaculate ✨ I literally was there from early morning until about 7:30pm to study. I really do appreciate having a place that is open much later. I definitely recommend this place. Their staff is so friendly and I look forward to coming back!
Service
Dine in
Recommended dishes
Veggie Buns, Tasty Taro

Amazing!! Great space for studying. Or dancing. They will adjust the music to what ever your liking is. They are testing their drinks to the surrounding area by doing a soft open until fall quarter. Great music. Amazing healthy smoothies and bubble tea, juices. Vegitarian/Vegan Buns and bento boxes. Looking forward to when the food is released. Cafe happy wants to help the surrounding community grow.

Love the vibe of the cafe here! It’s spacious, tastefully decorated, awesome place to meet up with friends or for study. Location is impeccable as it’s right next to the bus station and campus. And don’t get me started on the buns! They might not look as aesthetically pleasing like you would find in frozen packages but they’re completely handmade and with no preservatives added. Highly recommended!

I got a smoothie and it was the worst smoothie I have ever had. The texture was like juice and very watered down. For a place that sells boba, this place is very Americanized. I was charged $10 for a drink that was $7.88 with no add ons so I would check the charges before swiping your card.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

Best gummies I’ve had HANDS DOWN . I didn’t get a good nights rest since I relocated 5 months ago ! My anxiety isn’t through the roof and my IBS isn’t flaring as much since I took the Gummies . The one thing I Ike best is the taste ! A lot of times the taste isn’t as good an theirs were . Thank you Happy Cafe ! Definitely got my dollars worth . Fast, easy service

Cafe Happy is the best bubble tea on the Ave! The staff are friendly and warm (especially the owner), lots of vegan snacks from which to choose, and the tea is fantastic! The flavor choices are true classics and done really well. My co-worker loves the fresh smoothies. Great stuff!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

All of the drinks I've tried here are so tasty! This is one of the few boba spots that has non-dairy milk teas which I appreciate a lot. The veggie buns are my favorite item on the menu by far! Always fresh and hot. All the employees are so sweet and kind. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice place to study or relax!

Really great place for vegan options, though I wish they had more choices for non-caffeinated drinks for late nights. I also feel that the texture of the taro tea with the included non-dairy creamer can be a bit thick and not entirely pleasant. The flavors are tasty though, and the staff has always been friendly.

Friendly staff, quick service, and a very nice location. Their jasmine bubble tea was very good, and unusual in that it was sweetened with brown sugar like traditional black milk tea would be. It is a good combo! The tapioca was just average, no complaints. I will be coming back.

Watery tea was some of the worst boba I've had and it took 20 minutes (!) to wait for our drinks. The store closes at 6:30 for some reason and isn't even open on weekends; it's almost like they don't want to make money. I can't overstate how forgettably bland their tea is.

This place made me Happy. Really liked the drink, service, vibe and ‘Happy’ hour!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Not sure
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

Got the original milk tea with boba. Taste pretty good and it’s right next to Gould Hall, very convenient for me.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure

The BEST boba place i love it here!! So nice to study the inside is so calm with the plants very pleasant! The staff are always so friendly and helpful!! pop off!! have plenty of different flavours as well to try all so good high recc!! Come here like everyday hahaha

Love it here. Fantastic area to hang out, study work. Drinks are delicious and price is super reasonable. The staff is also awesome :) it’s hard to come by unique boba shops like this one!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

This is my go-to boba shop! Cafe Happy is the perfect name for this place, because I always leave with a smile. I highly recommend trying this place. Nice staff, excellent customer service, and a clean, welcoming environment. The Hawaiian Freeze is my go-to!

Really nice place with beautiful decor and great service. Unfortunately the drinks are wayyyyyy too sweet. I know it's a personal preference but even tea with the lowest sugar level can be undrinkable.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10

Great place, great drinks, great atmosphere. Highly recommend this place for its value and conveniency.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Vegetarian options
love there buns, soy bun is amazing.

Great place for working as it is open till 10:30pm! Love the service. Food and drinks is okay
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Veggie Buns

We visit every Saturday. Milk Tea is so good! The staff are friendly and willing to make special requests, like my youngest childs half and half with ice and boba, which they love.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Enjoy the sunshine afternoon here!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: No

love this place. We pick up fruit and tea boba at least 3x a week. Great place to chill and have work meetings. Jay serves the perfect drink to boba ratio. All other boba shops I've been to skimp on the boba.

Totally recommend this place to just hang out and have delicious Boba! The atmosphere is pretty chill and they even had some games to play with your friends. The lychee and jasmine is refreshing and sweet!

This place is slightly cheaper than other boba/drink places around the area and its super close to the dorm. Lowkey addicted and since this place is on my way to and from class I get tempted easily.

Cute space, easy parking, working chargers and internet, and yummy boba! (Although I’m no expert ;)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

I was excited to try this place, but it was closed when I arrived at 12:30 pm on a Friday, which was 30 minutes after it was supposed to open. No sign explaining why.

Love this place it has a great atmosphere for studying and the drinks always hit the spot you can never go wrong with the tasty taro or any of the drinks they got.

So good! The guy who helped me was SO nice and the drinks are cheaper than most boba places. I got the honey green tea and it was some of the best I've had!

Cozy café just next to the campus. Most important they're open till midnight.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Nice place to study and work!! And good menu as well, try out the tiny chocolate bites and Hawaian Freeze!!
Service
Dine in

Delicious food! Had club fries and soy with broccoli. Tasted amazing!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Didn't get boba, my friends did. Very chill place. Lots of staring when you come into the store by customers though

It's a really nice store. :) You should stop by and give it a try. It's also a great place to study while you eat!

I studied here for four+ hours and 9/10 people ordered a taro drink hahahaha I guess I was studying really hard

Tea was watered down and flavorless. And they charged me 75 cents for the tiniest amount of boba ever. :/

Close to campus. Ok boba. Some unique options.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

I love the green tea bobas here! It’s a great place to hang out and study with friends.

The vibe here is nice and welcoming! Close to campus and great staff.

Really nice place- location is supper convenient for UW students

Amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I loved this place. But It always closed whenever I go there.

I highly recommend the Tasty Taro boba milk tea!!

Liked their mango jelly and popping boba add ons

Very good service! The bentos are very good!

Nice environment and drinks

good cafe for work or chill

The boba was the best here!