Boba to Kosher Scoops, With Croffles Along the Way
Follow a three-stop dessert crawl from adjustable sweetness and specialty jellies in Bensonhurst to balanced drinks and warm croffles in Queens, then finish with chalav Yisroel kosher ice cream and a strawberry milkshake in Brooklyn.
Tea and Dessert Stops
Taiwanese Tea Stop in Bensonhurst
At Wanpo Tea Shop on 18th Avenue, tea bases are brewed every few hours at this compact Brooklyn shop. Orders move through online pre-orders or a digital kiosk. The shop has no room for sitting down. Brown sugar boba comes with adjustable sweetness, and toppings include herbal, aiyu, and yellow cake jellies. Hours are 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM Monday through Friday, then 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Long Island’s Four-Year Favorite
Fruit and milk teas at Yaaas Tea use balanced flavors and quality ingredients rather than overly artificial ones. Warm croffles add a freshly made pastry option. The Queens cafe keeps its counters and seating areas clean and organized for a sit-down break. Seating is available inside. Customers consistently praise the exceptionally clean space. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the shop is at 271-11 Union Turnpike.
Mimi & Jacks Late Saturday
Chalav Yisroel kosher ice cream anchors the menu at this Brooklyn dessert shop on 1444 Coney Island Avenue. Standard scoops sit alongside blended choices such as a strawberry milkshake. The shop’s clean interior and friendly service suit a short dessert stop. Friday hours end at 3:30 PM. Saturday service begins at 10:00 PM and continues into the early morning. Sunday through Thursday, the shop is open from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
