Ray's Cafe & Tea House

This tiny coffee shop caught my eye after I walked by and noticed a crowd inside. It was afternoon, so I figured I’d drop in for a quick coffee. They claim to use unique brewing techniques—some of their slow-dripped coffees sell for $15 to $20! I decided to try their super-pricey "Ray" special cold coffee. While it was definitely a good, refreshing drink, I'm not entirely convinced it had any extraordinary drip specialty taste to justify the price. I also ordered the tiramisu, which was perfectly fine. It’s a cozy, local small business with a distinct vibe. The owner was quite loud, chatting energetically with some of the customers. All in all, it’s an eccentric spot if you're looking for a different kind of local interaction—no regrets giving it a shot, even if the drip coffee was on the expensive side!

This has been on my list for a while and love the atmosphere! Very homey and bustling, tho it did catch me off guard that it was more of a restaurant/diner feel than a cafe. Seems like there is usually a lot of people so expect a wait time if you are dining in. Coffee was great and comes with cookie which I appreciated. Food was amazing (it is slightly pricier for the quantity than other locations in Chinatown) and flavors were on point. Definitely coming back next time to try the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup.

Such a cute and lovely place! The dumplings were 10/10, some of the best if not the best I’ve had. The sampler was fun, I usually like pork & cabbage best so got a full order of those, but the pork & chive ended up being my fave! Service was just the right amount of attentiveness and very friendly.

Amazing experience. Arrived an hour before closing, service was fast and friendly. I got a latte (homemade cookie included!), pork dumplings, and a hot a sour soup. All was incredible, and the portions were large and HOT :). Great family …

Outstanding flavors! We did the house specialties. I was blown away by the Taiwanese Beef, the broth is so deep and rich, I don't have the vocabulary to describe it. The dumplings were delicious and meaty, they make them by hand. And the siphon coffee is an amazing treat served with a macaroon. Coffee is pricier than most specialty shops but it's fantastic if you can indulge. They have ultra lux offerings like Jamaican blue mountain as well as less expensive Columbian. Food is reasonably priced for the high quality ingredients and preparation. I'm definitely going back