“ I got the taro milk tea and the popcorn chicken. The taro milk tea tasted like the powdered taro you would get at most bubble tea places. The popcorn chicken was delicious and I highly recommend it! The cafe is cute and themed after the owner's dog, but it is a bit small and there are only a few seats available. ”

“ Nice little place, kids had fun and ship and buns tea. Latte and cappuccino was good too. ”

“ Such a gem! It's a bit of a walk from Penn's campus but very worth it :) I've tried a few of their unique specialty drinks as well as their ube ice cream and popcorn chicken and absolutely loved them all. Tammy is a sweetheart and the cafe is a cute lil spot with good vibes overall. ”

“ Finally was able to check out lulus cafe! - Tea: I'm a sucker for rose milk tea so I got the Jin's rose with boba. As an avid fan of boba, this tea was pretty good, I just wish they let me adjust the sugar (ordering was via QR code and pickup in store). - Price: reallyyy pricy (+.65 for boba), and after tax/tip, this boba was almost 8 dollars - Service: they said they would txt me when the order was ready but after 10 min, I didn't get anything so I just went into the store. 1 star taken off for price/service ”

“ A little unique taiwanese boba shop with street snacks! Been going to this spot for a few years but a little less since covid because there's no indoor seatings. Their menu offers many drinks options, unique drinks different from regular boba spots. If you are into street snacks.. make sure to try out: Sweet Potato Fries Popcorn Chicken You won't be disappointed!! ”

“ Lulu Cafe is a solid spot for bubble tea in UCity. A quick walk from Penn's campus, Lulu Cafe is nestled in the heart of West Philly. If you've exhausted all your options for bubble tea or desserts in the area like KFT, Tea Do, or Paris Baguette, look no further! This place is super cute, niche, and a step away from large chains, this is the place to be. While my friends and I enjoyed our drinks outside due to COVID-19 modifications, we enjoyed them nonetheless. It was easy to order and receive our drinks using the QR code, but unfortunately seating outside was limited. The Sea Salt Oolong tea was delicious and it seemed that the rest of what my friends had were yummy too. Would come back and try another drink again! Stay safe, friends! ”

“ I was craving bubble tea and we found this adorable gem in West Philly. The menu first off is very extensive - we had a hard time deciding what drink we wanted to get because everything looked absolutely amazing. We finally decided on Golden Oat (oat milk + dark roast golden oolong tea with a touch of longan honey and coffee jelly) and Flora; Hua (lavender ice blended with housemade whipped cream, sprinkled with lavender petals blueberry drizzle). Both drinks were amazing, and the flavor combinations worked really well. What makes Lulu special is that they have a whole section of their menu where their employees have designed their own drinks and put it up on the menu which is really cool to see. We also got a poopie soft serve to share (vegan! truly does look like a cartoon poopie swirl haha) and their flavor right now for it is earl grey; the tea flavor really comes across well and it was delicious. I'm excited to see what the next seasonal flavor is. We absolutely will be back, there's just so much to try on the menu both drink and dessert-wise! Just as a heads up, you have to order ahead online (they are pick up only right now due to COVID). The wait for our drinks was not long at all. Definitely recommend you stop by next time you're in the West Philly area. ”

“ My search for an alternative to Tea Do and Kung Fu Tea in or around UCity led me a quaint and humble cafe located on 45th and Walnut, Lulu Cafe. With no real expectations, I ordered my go-to Jasmine Green Tea with their best sellers: popcorn chicken and fries. First impressions, excellent. Green Tea was brewed perfectly, not too bitter nor lacking in depth. The floral accent of Jasmine was natural, yet not overpowering as I would typically expect. The drink itself was surprisingly harmonious. Moving onto their snacks. They have their recipe carefully tuned and developed. Just the right amount of texture and flavor while preserving the ingredients' integrity. Also, what really surprised me was the lack of oil residue. Personally, it was a very clean bite. With such a great first impression, I had to give this place another try. Saving the details, let me sum it up in a few words. Consistent, fresh ingredients, and honest flavors. My personal favorites include their Jasmine Green Tea, Mi.lky Way, Royal Milk Tea, Golden Oat, Popcorn Chicken, Fried Shrimp, and Fries. Be sure to try their specialty drinks as they were specifically designed by allowing each employee to create their own masterpiece based on their love and palette for tea. My only qualm would be their pricing. Admittedly, a tad higher than your average cafe; however, trust me, you pay for quality. I had an opportunity to chat with the owner and learned she sources a majority of Lulu's supplies directly from Taiwan. Talk about authentic. She wants to share aspects of her culture such as classic Taiwanese street snacks and traditional Boba recipes with her second home, Philadelphia. Lucky us. I have not yet had the chance to visit Taiwan, but Lulu's sure makes me want to in the near future. Don't miss out on this gem next time you are in the area! ”

“ Sweet, yummy boba with classic tea. The space is super small and it looks like they need to update their food menu (they don't sell half of what they advertise on the wall) but overall good service and decent boba for the neighborhood. The decor is so cute since it's dedicated to Lulu the dog but there is a funky smell-- like boba with a wet mop lol. It needs more ventilation please! Otherwise a good place to stop by to get a drink and since it's small, you shouldn't camp out here. ”

“ Great cafe for amazing boba and authentic Taiwanese snacks! Came to Lulu on a friend's recommendation, and entered a super cute, French bulldog-themed cafe. While the prices are a little high, the food quality makes it worth. The drink menu is huge, but I got the Milky Way drink (which was one of their specials) and the garlic and spicy-flavored popcorn chicken. The drink was fantastic - it not only had multiple layers, but was rich, creamy, and had a strong black sugar taste. The popcorn chicken tasted exactly like the chicken from street vendors in Taiwan. Even though the portion size is small for the price (one cup was around $5), it's the best Taiwanese popcorn chicken I've had since coming to Philadelphia. Definitely stop by - this is an up and coming West Philly gem. ”